Barefoot Blogger · Learning French A Funny Thing Happened In French Today October 19, 2016I’ve been putting off picking up my free pass to Pont du Gard for years now. Anyone who can prove they live in the Gard can get one. My friend and neighbor, Rich, said I’d murmured about it long enough. He was going to accompany me to the Mairie and translate so I could get …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
Deborah Pham van Xua · Expat Living and Real Estate · Inspire · Learning French Learning to Belong in Provence and Speaking French February 4, 2026Are you planning a trip to France or a relocation? Did you take French classes in high school or university, and have not spoken since? While there is no requirement to speak French when you are visiting France, language can often strengthen connections. In my interview with Carolyne Kauser-Abbott, we talked about living in Provence, …Continue Reading
Barefoot Blogger · Expat Living and Real Estate Expat Living: One Step Forward, Two Back September 19, 2014If you think living in France is buttery croissants and fancy red wine, welcome to my week. Wednesday The calendar said I was to pick up Geoffrey to visit vineyards up north to take photos for my blog. The chosen location was more than an hour’s drive from Uzes. Geoffrey wanted me to pick him …Continue Reading
