How to Dress Like the French: Debunking French Fashion Myths
France is a world-renowned authority on what’s en vogue. French fashion is effortless, unique, chic, and iconic. Who wouldn’t want to frenchify their wardrobe? Read on to learn about French fashion – minus the stereotypes! Berets Berets are the round,…
How to Avoid Tourist Traps: Four Overrated Parisian Attractions
There’s so much to see and do in the city of lights! Whether you’re planning to spend a week or a lifetime in Paris, you’ll want to avoid tourist traps, throwing away your money, and wasting your time. Jalen and…
Four Spectacular Cities in France You Have to Visit
There is so much to see in the beautiful country of France! Jalen and I have been lucky enough to visit quite a few French cities, some more well-known than others, and we want to share the best of the…
Being a Vegetarian in France
Ah, French cuisine. Coq au vin, boeuf bourguignon, foie gras, escargots, quiche lorraine, steak tartare…Notice a theme? Meat has the starring role in many classic French dishes! France also has a notorious reputation for being averse to those who abstain…
Eight Important Cultural Differences Between France and the USA
You’ve surely heard the classic stereotypes about French people. They’re all baguette-eating, chain-smoking, protest-happy romantics! While not all French people live up to these clichés, there are plenty of interesting cultural differences between France and the USA that Jalen and…
The Best Film Festival for Francophiles: Richmond French Film Festival
Maria introduced me to French language and culture soon after we began seeing each other in 2014. As one of her favorite annual events had always been the French Film Festival in Richmond, Virginia, we naturally went together in 2015.…
