A lovely walk in Ardèche
The 10 Worst Things About Living in France
Ten things about life in France that I will be happy to leave behind me
The 10 Best Things About Living in France
Getting ready to say “au revoir” has me reflecting on what I’ll dearly miss about France…and what I really, really won’t.
Gliding Over Mountains and Glaciers in Chamonix
The beauty of it took my breath away figuratively, but the altitude took it away literally.
Parlez-you Franglais?
the most bizarre and amazing brain trick of all is a feature of conversation with fellow Anglophone expats, in which French seamlessly infiltrates English.
Best Coffee Shops in Lyon
Here are some of the best coffeeshops in Lyon.
How to Travel Alone
I have some advice for those who balk at the idea of cutting loose and voyaging to foreign lands with nothing but a backpack for company.
Pros and Cons of Traveling Alone
I travel alone a lot, and love it. But there are plusses and minuses to solo travel.
Day Trip: Annecy
There’s nothing like the serenity and breathtaking beauty of the Annecy lakeside.
Day Hike: Trayas to Théoule-sur-Mer
A walk in the Massif d’Esterel
Transient Local 