Adventures of the Barefoot blogger
Welcome! I’m Deborah, an American expat who has called the charming town of Uzès, France, home for nearly a decade. Through this website, I invite you to join me on an exciting journey as I share my experiences and insights from this beautiful corner of the world.
Living in France, I’ve noticed something remarkable about the way everyday life flows. It’s a kind of quiet simplicity. I’ve learned from the French a respect for what works, passed down through generations, without fuss
The Barefoot Blogger shares over 10 years of inspiring personal stories and enriching experiences across France. Exploring both renowned landmarks and hidden treasures through the eyes of an American expat who has embraced life in this captivating country. Be prepared to fall in love with France all over again.
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Dear friends, thank you for your kind notes and concern about my family. I’m so blessed to know you all. Saturday, I’m heading back to
You don’t know how often the Barefoot Blogger has to pinch herself to believe my life in France. It’s more than a dream come true.
The French are so passionate about their oysters, they consume more of the hard-shelled delicacies than they export.
France has long been celebrated for its iconic wine regions, such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhöne and Loire Valleys. But the question is: where
Jane's tale of getting back to business after a winter break and updates on the B&b in France
During my road trip along the Côte d’Azur, I often found myself gazing up at the hills, wondering what lay above the coastline. Little did
WHERE ELSE WOULD I HAVE LEARNED ABOUT PIPINETTES?
It’s St. Valentine’s Day. What better time to learn French, the language of love? During today’s French lesson at IS
There’s not much that I love more than hobnobbing with royalty. I was in my element when there was royalty
Hiking in the Himalayas is, perhaps, the only way you can experience village life.
