Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French · Living in Provence Feel Good French: Navigating New Beginnings with Déborah Pham van Xua January 19, 2026Deep in the heart of France, Déborah Pham van Xua is transforming how individuals over 50 and retirees embrace new beginnings through language. Her program, Feel Good French, opens doors to a more connected, fulfilling life by breaking down language barriers with empathy and expertise. In a recent conversation, Déborah and I discussed my own …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Maison Mirabeau Wines Finally in our own Maison en Provence February 17, 2016Contributor blog post by Jeany Cronk @MirabeauWine As we know well from having read Peter Mayle’s tale of life and construction in Provence, nothing (apart from buying baguettes and Rosé) is ever easy in this neck of the woods. We do forget that construction is mostly a nightmare, wherever you are in Europe, and is responsible …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence True Confessions of a Blundering Expat in France June 28, 2016Well, I did it again. I’ve made almost every blunder imaginable since moving to France. And I keep adding to it. First I was locked out of my apartment when returning from a visit to the States. I t wasn’t enough that I had endured a grueling 23-hour travel day. The keys were left in …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Living in Provence Expat Life in France and the Opportunity to Run a Luxury B&B March 12, 2018Relocating to the South of France is often a lifestyle choice, for those seeking a milder climate and slower pace of life. However, it is not every couple who willingly choose to spend their semi-retirement years managing a boutique, 5-bedroom B&B in a new country. In December 2010, Jane and Gary Langton purchased Mas d’Augustine, …Continue Reading
