Expat Living and Real Estate · Jemma - French Lessons · Living in Provence The European Union Laid Bare by a Spare Part July 28, 2016Contributor blog post by Jemma: If it’s not the WIFI, it’s la climatisation. This summer when we arrived at Bellevue, our home in Antibes, I clicked my heels when the little green checkmark appeared on my iPhone beside the name of our WIFI network. It worked! The WIFI actually worked – three, whole, little crescent-shaped …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Local Food Producers · Locals Travel Tips · Taste Local’s Tips from a Truffle Hunter for Perfectly Provence April 27, 201511-years ago, Lisa and Johann Pepin switched corporate jobs for a rural lifestyle and became expats (Lisa). This Franco-American couple live in Provence at Les Pastras a property that Johann’s grandfather bought in the 1970s. You can read their full story and more details on Les Pastras truffle hunting and foraging tours here. This is …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
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Provence For Your Retirement Home: Gayle Padgett’s Expat Story May 23, 2018Mention Provence as a destination to your friends, and most people have either been and want to return or are dreaming of their first visit. Gayle Padgett and her husband “flirted” with Provence for two decades, often travelling during their vacation time from US government jobs in Germany. As their retirement years approached, the “Where …Continue Reading