Living in France
15 French Musicians you need to add to your playlist
Whether you are learning French or not, you cannot understand France without hearing its music.…
55 Famous French songs that defined pop culture
A list of famous French songs is always going to cause plenty of debate. How…
Schools in France: Demystifying the French Education system
When you start to look into the French school system, you are immediately hit with…
10 Popular French Songs for Kids (lyrics and audio)
Young kids are wonderful (most of the time). Full of learning, enthusiasm, and chatter. I…
French Food
ABC of French Cuisine (A Handy Food Dictionary)
There is nothing scarier than walking into a restaurant and being handed a menu where…
How to eat Escargot like the French (Be brave!)
If you are wondering what escargots are, it is a snail. Yes, we eat snails…
6 Traditional French Starters to pique your tastebuds
The French tradition of having loooong dinners means that you need a way to break…
Gluten-free Starter: Salmon Tartare (French Recipe)
If you enjoy sushi and sashimi, you will love salmon tartare. Known as tartare au…
Easy and Authentic: the Royal French Onion Soup (Recipe)
Soupe à l’oignon is one of those French recipes that sounds intimidating and a bit…
French Food for kids (that you will love too)
If you are tired to cooking pasta for your family every night, you have come…
It is called the Paris Syndrome: the severe culture shock that tourists experience upon realizing that the Paris of one’s dreams is not the reality. And that is for visitors, imagine if they lived here!
I don’t intend to dash all your dreams but the reality of living in Paris is that it is not all it is cracked up to be. After being in Paris for over 10 years, I have to bemusedly point out a few pros and cons…
Traveling in France
Visiting Montpellier: The Refined city on the French Riviera
Montpellier is one of the most picturesque and deliciously quaint cities in France. Located near…
Villefranche-sur-Mer: A beach town on the French Riviera
It is easy to see why Villefranche-sur-Mer is a popular seaside town. Located on the…
Visiting Ribeauvillé: A hidden gem in Alsace, France
The Alsace region in France is a one-of-a-kind destination, and if you are traveling through…
Things to do in Annecy (the Venice of the Alps!)
There are plenty of things to do in Annecy, the capital of the Haute-Savoie department…
How the Alsace Region influenced Europe’s history
The new region may be called Grand Est (Great East) in France today but to…
Visiting the fortress city of Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne is arguably one of the most beautiful and intriguing towns in France. In addition…