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 Deborah Bine

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The Barefoot Blogger, aka Deborah Bine, loves to share tales of her solo life in France as an American expat who speaks no French. Retired from a career in advertising and marketing communications, and divorced after a 40-year marriage with children, Deborah left Beaufort, South Carolina and all of her belongings last year to move to the south of France. Now that she has found her "bliss," her passion is to encourage others to break away from whatever is holding them back and to go after their dreams. "We're on life's journey alone. Be certain you love where you are."

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Barefoot Blogger · Bed & Breakfasts in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Life in the “Off” Season: Mas d’Augustine a Chambre d’Hotes in France

March 3, 2017
Time to check back in at Mas d’Augustine and find out how the owners and managers, Jane and Gary Langton, are spending their time with no guests, but plenty of chores. As we visit the Langtons, it appears that Jane has quite a few projects in mind. Let’s see how they manage it all. Continue reading …
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Barefoot Blogger · Taste

Homage to Truffle Hunting Pigs in France

February 17, 2017
Saturday night, I served a fancy pork terrine bought in the Loire Valley to friends in town for the Black Truffle Festival. That bite of pork could have been my last. I’m in love with pigs. I’ve always been attracted to pigs, namely Porky Pig, Piglet, Babe, and Miss Piggy. However, the attraction never kept …
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Olive Picking at Mas D’Augustine near Uzes

January 20, 2017
It’s olive time at Mas d’Augustine. I’ve just been for my morning stroll around the gardens, checking what needs to be done today, as even in the winter there is always so much to do to ensure we have a beautiful garden ready for our guests next year. I’ve decided that the olives are ready for …
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Barefoot Blogger · Bed & Breakfasts in Provence · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

An Expat’s Life in A Chambre d’Hôtes in France: Jane’s Story

January 12, 2017
After visiting new friends Jane and Gary Langton at Mas d’Augustine, the chambres d’hôtes they own and run in the south of France, I asked if they would share their “inside” stories with me and Barefoot Blogger followers. Happily, they agreed! …Continue reading here for more about the Langton’s the owners of Mas d’Augustine, which was at …
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Barefoot Blogger · Taste

Uzes: A Culinary Journey in the South of France

December 15, 2016
You would be forgiven for thinking that Paris is the best place to experience French food. However, surprisingly many would argue against such a claim. While it is at the forefront, and to some extent the gateway to French cuisine for the average traveler, there are many other wonderful food hubs across the country that rival …
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