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Category: French Adventures

Franco-Southern Fusion: Life in France With A Southern U.S. Twist

When Cultures Collide Moving from the Carolinas to the South of France was an adventure. But over ten years in, I’ve realized that I’ve created

Deborah Bine November 2, 2024

Buying a Car in France: An American Expat’s Story

For expats trying to navigate car ownership, here’s a firsthand account of how buying a car in France can go spectacularly wrong and, in the end,

French Footsteps September 29, 2024

Visit Nimes

Tango in Uzès

Nothing prepared me for watching starlight Tango in Uzès, but dancers at the Château du Duché were practically at my doorstep. My apartment’s parking lot with

Deborah Bine September 29, 2024

Valuable Life Lessons Learned from a Pet

Life often gifts us with particular companions who leave lasting imprints on our hearts. For me, that companion was Fanny, a Mini Yorkshire Terrier who

Deborah Bine June 23, 2024

Emergency! I’ve done it again.

I’ve done it again. Splat! Another fall, A broken arm. I’ve managed to break my left arm for the second time. The first resulted from

Deborah Bine May 15, 2024

Must-Read Books For Your French Adventure

Looking for “fun” reads about France? Check out these must-read books for your French adventure: “60 Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong” and “The Provence Book.”

Deborah Bine April 7, 2024

Moving to France. Just a Dream?

Moving to France—Just a Dream? I’ve met many people during my ten-plus-year journey as an expat in France. These days, I think of those who

Deborah Bine March 17, 2024

Carnaval in Nice: A Grande Fête With History, Costumes, and Pizzazz!

There’s nothing like going to Nice to find out there’s a party going on! Welcome to the World of Carnaval in Nice Nice is where

Deborah Bine February 18, 2024

So Much Chocolate! February in France

So much time, so many places, so much chocolate! Chocolat Chaud is one of the reasons February in France is one of my favorite months.

Deborah Bine February 11, 2024

A Website To 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

Deborah Bine January 29, 2024

My Travel Inspiration: Aunt Rose

As long as I can remember, I’ve dreamed of “faraway places” — like the ones Mother told me about when I was a child. My

Deborah Bine October 9, 2023

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In Memoriam: Uzès Legend Geoffrey Brown

If anything, or anyone, made an impression on me during my new life in France, it was Uzès legend Geoffrey Brown. His stories and our

Deborah Bine August 27, 2023

My Life in Uzès: Managing Expectations

It’s been ten years since I began my life in Uzès —my “Great Adventure.” Truthfully, I’m amazed I’m still here. It all has to do with managing

Deborah Bine May 4, 2022

Coovid caught me

Covid Caught Me

Running away from Covid doesn’t work. If it did, dashing back and forth to stay ahead or rush ahead of it failed me. This week,

Deborah Bine April 4, 2022

Nice, How Did I End Up Here?

I’m thinking of my mother today. Bonnie. When Bonnie was my age, everyone knew where they could find her— in her garden. After a long

Deborah Bine January 31, 2022

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