I’m Not Learning To Speak French
Learning to speak French is becoming an issue for me. Try as I may, it is a bit of a pain. Perhaps it’s because my brain is full of trying to deal with everyday life. I want to learn French. I really do. However, there are challenges every day that seem to take up my […]
I’m Still Not Learning French
I promised I’d know French by Christmas
Learning French: Pétanque, Pastis et Passé Composé
If I had known that learning French is fun, I would have gone to IS-AIX long ago. Perhaps it’s fun now because I’m in one of the most beautiful towns in France: Aix-en-Provence. Learning French is fun Perhaps French is fun because I love weekend markets. Or it’s fun because boulangeries and chocolate shops are […]
Learning French in Aix-en-Provence. Getting There.
It’s taken five years for the Barefoot Blogger to get to the point where she’s making progress in her new language. Now I’m learning French in Aix-en-Provence.
Expat Tips: Nothing Is Easy About Moving To France
Nothing’s easy about moving to France. A new Barefoot Blogger friend is moving to Uzès and wants some expat tips for beds. Like me, she’s tossing away most of her worldly possessions in the US and starting in France. There are a few things I learned during my first year here that seem to be […]
Moving to France. Just a Dream?
Moving to France. Just a Dream? I’ve met many people during my ten-year journey as an expat in France. These days, I am thinking of those who turned around and went back home. What were their expectations? Were they chasing a dream? What would they have done differently? Was I just “lucky?” I fell […]
Ignite Your Passion For France
Barefoot Blogger has a fresh look, a bold vision, and countless ways to connect with you. Today, I am launching an all-new Barefoot Blogger website, a labor of love that marks a fresh chapter in my life. This revamped site is more than just a blog; it’s a toolkit, an inspiration, and a guide for […]
Destination: Abroad
Destination: Abroad When I mention that I call France my home, people always have questions. Surprisingly, it’s not about conquering the language barrier or dealing with homesickness; the most common query is, “How did you do it?” With this website, I’m excited to answer those questions and share invaluable travel and expat tips. But that’s […]
Le Plus Beau Village: Monpazier, A Model French Bastide
Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, I never cared much about history. In fact, for years, I had a recurrent dream that I’d never really graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill because of a missing history credit. The surprise came to me in my dream as a letter asking me to return my diploma. My resistance to […]
My First Beaujolais Nouveau Day in France
I’m digging way back into the archives of the Barefoot Blogger to republish the post about my first Beaujolais Nouveau day in France. Because of stories and friends like this, I’m still loving life here. By the way, Beaujolais Nouveau was this week. Hope you enjoyed it wherever you are! Beaujolais Nouveau, on the third […]