When my husband and I first moved to Paris I spent some time substitute teaching while I figured out what I was going to do with the new life I found myself in. I’ll never forget dreading the fact that…
Girls’ Getaway-Le Regina Biarritz: You’ve Gotta Go!
A friend’s birthday brought us to Biarritz on a girls’ weekend, and we decided to celebrate in style at Le Regina Biarritz. Here was a hotel that did not disappoint! From the moment you walk through the front door you…
Let Them Eat Cake (Why Are The French Not Fat?)
As January comes to an end, I can’t help but imagine what life back home must have looked like over the past month. Gyms were bustling with brand new sneakers and line ups to get onto the cardio machines. Health…
Christmas in Paris: 7 Fun Things to Do
I’ve always been a big fan of Christmas. It’s been my favourite holiday for as long as I can remember; which is great because the build up to Christmas is longer than any other holiday throughout the year. In North…
Sleeping Over in a French Chateau: What You Need to Know
“There it is!” I pointed as I leaned across the car, blocking the vision of my husband who was trying to keep his eyes on the highway. Smiles spread across both of our faces as we saw the magnificent chateau…
La Toussaint: The Reason I Want to Live in a Cemetery in France
I was dropping my daughter off at school this morning and as we pulled away, I drove a few meters down the road and slammed on the brakes. I don’t know if I’ve ever even noticed that her school was…
Celebrating Halloween in a Country That Doesn’t
I grew up in Canada where, as a kid, Halloween was a very big deal. As soon as the school supplies were cleared out, Halloween items were quickly appearing on the shelves. The entire month of October was abuzz…
French Markets- What’s Not to Love?
When I lived in Paris, the market culture became part of my life without me even noticing. I walked everywhere I went, or took the Metro, so I ended up running into markets on a regular basis. Streets and sidewalks…
Living In Another Language
“When am I ever going to need this?” That’s was me talking to my Mother in a snarky teenage voice, when she grilled me about my painfully low mark on my report card in Grade 10 French. It was a…
My New Party Trick: My Kid
In my past life, before kids, and before my husband and I said good bye to our fellow countrymen and moved overseas, I used to be a teacher. I’ll let you in on a little secret that all teachers know. …