Category: Lifestyle
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Create a Signature Perfume – A Perfume Making Experience
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Having settled into cozy Airbnb, the clothes are unpacked, and le frigo (the fridge) is stocked with some of the essentials. My daughter and I set out to explore this charming coastal town, Menton, soaking up its beauty and character. Wandering through the streets we discovered adorable specialty shops, inviting…
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Adjusting To French Culture – Local Culture
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I have been very excited to write about this topic, adjusting to French culture – local culture ! It’s such a rich and vibrant life. After having spent some time here, I will share my perspective. Also, I will touch upon what it’s like to navigate here with a dog(s),…
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Adapting To French Culture – Exploring Transportation
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The French way of life and philosophy about transportation reflect a blend of practicality, cultural appreciation for leisure and a respect for the environment. The idea of a shared urban transport system in France first emerged in 1662. Blaise Pascal obtained permission from King Louis XIV to establish a public carriage…
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Adapting To French Life – Food and Shopping
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I would like to share how my adjustment to life in France has been going. It’s been a cultural shift adapting to French life – food and shopping. Each of the next few posts will address a certain area, such as food and shopping, transportation, the local culture, life with…
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My First Week Living in France
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Hello, again! So, we landed in Paris a day later than anticipated due to our flight having to be rescheduled for the following day because of maintenance issues. I coordinated my travel with my daughter so she could help me my first week living in France. My daughter, Gillian, had…
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A Little About Me
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Hello, my name is Soraya and as of mid-April I have retired from work and stepped into the world of retirement. I am in the process of embarking on a brand new adventure moving to France in Mid October. I am ready to fully embrace this new chapter and wanted to…
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Packing to Move to Europe
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The trip is finally starting to take shape day by day and becoming more of a reality than a fantasy. It’s officially on the calendar now, a big bright bold reminder that this adventure is happening. I’m talking about it with family and friends more casually now, almost like it’s…
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The Time Has Come To Move
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Today I am “moved” to write about organizing my move in 2 ½ months to France. I plan to be there for the period of 3 months with the plan to hopefully move there permanently. The time has come to move. It can be quite overwhelming at times encompassing all…
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Ziplining – A Thrilling New Adventure
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I must share what I did yesterday which was so beyond thrilling and sprinkled with a bit of fear, ziplining, a thrilling new adventure. I have had a long-standing fear of heights. Last week I was speaking to a close friend who has been diagnosed with a curable but long-term…
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Moving To Europe With Dogs
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Today after yoga class one of my goals is to come to a decision on how I am going to get both dogs to France. It’s almost at the 3 month mark when I am anticipating leaving, October 18th. There are so many things to organize and figure out. One of…