Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Expat Living Experiences in Provence by Author Deborah Lawrenson June 1, 2018Born in the United Kingdom (UK) to parents who worked in the diplomatic service, Deborah Lawrenson spent much of her childhood moving around the world to China, Kuwait, Europe (Belgium and Luxembourg) and Singapore. After completing English studies at Cambridge University, Lawrenson worked as a journalist in London. Today, she is the author of eight …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence · Paula Kane Provencal Rituals Rediscovering the Cultural Norms November 19, 2019By Paula Kane I am a big fan of ritual. Simple or complex, I believe they are good for keeping us grounded in something bigger than ourselves. I have mini rituals I do every day, but when I get to France, I crash right into a whole different set of them. When arriving in a …Continue Reading
Expat Living and Real Estate · Paula Kane · Wines and Spirits of Provence Heartache of Good-bye to Provence and AOC Ventoux Wines November 22, 2018It constantly amazes me how quickly two months pass. In the dead of winter, each month is dreadfully long and feels interminable. In contrast, the summer functions the complete opposite. It is never long enough and ends too quickly. These two months in Provence are always racing by, even though I try to notice and …Continue Reading
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
