Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)

Bonjour, tout le monde! Crazy to believe the it has been almost a year since I wrote Part 1 to this study abroad/host family experience. It's also incredible to realize that it's been over three years since my study abroad experience, which I believe really shaped my passion for living in France. From the last … Continue reading Paris: My Host Family Experience (Part 2)

How to Find Flights to France (on a budget!)

Alors... perhaps you've been thinking about traveling to France. Whether it's for leisure or work, nevertheless you're excited to be soon arriving in and living out your fantasy of la vie française. From the tempting smells of fresh baguettes to the easygoing, laissez faire lifestyle, you're envisioning just how wonderful your time will be abroad, and of course, you're counting the … Continue reading How to Find Flights to France (on a budget!)

The Pros & Cons of Doing TAPIF

Bonjour, future assistant(e)s! With less than two months until the start of your work contract teaching in France, it's no doubt that you're counting down the days until you touch down on French soil. You're gearing up for the next six to seven months abroad, as you can almost taste the excitement of living in the land … Continue reading The Pros & Cons of Doing TAPIF

ABCs of Travel Tag!

Hello, there! Several eons ago (okay, several weeks-- I apologize!), Rosie from La Grenouille Anglaise tagged me in the "ABCs of Travel" tag, in which I'm happy to take part (thank you)! Rosie has spent this past year as a lectrice d'anglais in Lyon, France and is now back in the UK, gearing for (I hope) more adventures to … Continue reading ABCs of Travel Tag!

Blue Sky Tag!

Hello! A while back, Rosie from La Grenouille Anglaise nominated me for the "Blue Sky Tag," which I'm honored to accept. This is the second nomination I've received from her: Rosie is nothing short of amazing with her blog posts about her life and travels in the UK and France, as well as drool-worthy baking … Continue reading Blue Sky Tag!