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• I Moved to Paris! 3 years ago After finishing my Master’s abroad, I thought that one year wasn’t enough time to have fully experienced life in Paris. Even after you do all the touristy things, there is so much more to explore. One of the reasons I love this living in this city is that it’s hard to get bored. There’s...
• European Heritage Days in Toulouse, France 3 years ago Since living in France, visiting museums and monuments has become a frequent pastime. I’m not sure if it’s becuase appreciating history and the arts is a large part of French culture, or simply because there are more museums here than in the places I’ve lived in the USA. Perhaps it’s a mix...
• Day Trip to Saint-Émilion 3 years ago In the heart of southwestern French wine country, in the midst of vineyards that seem to go on for miles, you’ll find little towns known for their prestigious wines. One of the most revered of these wine towns is Saint-Émilion, a medieval village nestled in the hills of the libournais region....
• Day Trip to Sète 3 years ago Fondly referred to as the Venice of Languedoc, Sète is yet another charming town in Mediterranean France. Perfect for a day trip from Montpellier, this seaside escape is sure to capture your heart. After passing though the town countless times on the train from Perpignan to Narbonne, I finally had...
• Apartment Hunting in Paris Struggles 3 years ago When I first started learning French at 13 years old, I dreamed of someday living in Paris in a chic apartment with a balcony. That dream came true when I did my Master’s in French ten years later, minus the balcony. Now after two years in the South of France, I’m headed back to the […]

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