Experience France Like a Local, Episode 514
…village in the Languedoc region. In this episode, he shares what it was like to embrace life in rural France as an expat. Get the podcast ad-free The Joys and… Continue reading
Guest Notes for Episode 299: 5 Favorite Chateaux in the Loire Valley
…Western NY. I grew up in and around NYC, and Suzanne and I lived there after college, so we are very comfortable in big cities. This was not our… Continue reading
Ferdinand Cheval, the postman who built a Palace, Episode 513
…in the Drôme department, is a must-see for anyone who loves offbeat adventures and hidden gems in France. Get the podcast ad-free Ferdinand Cheval, the postman who built a Palace… Continue reading
An Exploration of French Wines, Episode 158
Let me tell you a secret, folks. When you come to France and you go buy some wine, you are going to be surprised! Let’s say you step into a… Continue reading
Paris on a Budget, Episode 141
…kids and don’t need anything fancy? Some of us simply love to get value for dollar, and I see nothing wrong with that! No matter what your situation is, if… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 99: Will my Credit Card Work in France?
…shocked now when I visit the US that I can buy things by simply swiping a credit card and they often do not ask for either a pin or a… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 163: Best Things to See in Narbonne, France
…of people go through (major train station and freeway hub), but rarely stop. Other cities nearby get a lot more tourism, for instance Nîmes, Béziers, Pézenas, or especially Carcassonne. [06:30]… Continue reading
Essential Links to Prepare a Trip to France
…laundromats in Paris and the search can be extended to the rest of France too, by region and large cities. How Long Are the Lines at Museums? This website tracks… Continue reading
Guest Notes for Episode 344: Growing Roots in the Southwest of France
…schools in the UK and we got her into the only free bilingual school in the UK. From Reception (Moyenne section Maternelle) to then European Baccalaureate (it is now the… Continue reading
Show Notes for Episode 90: Paris Highlights You Can See in One Day
…a house wine. [19:57] Sainte Chapelle, go especially if there are sun rays coming out. You’ve seen stained glass windows before, but you haven’t seen those! [21:00] I recommend Notre… Continue reading