How Louis XIV Became My Loyal Travel Companion and a Pillar of My Love for France
I have been cultivating my love for France, the French language, and French culture for the better part of a decade. Throughout my Francophile journey, one historical figure has become a recurring theme: King Louis XIV. Though I certainly don’t…
How to Incorporate French Culture into Your Life From Anywhere
Living à la française isn’t reserved for only those who reside within the borders of France. If you’re a Francophile and taking time away from your obligations plus spending thousands on a French vacation or even a move abroad just…
What We Eat in a Day: American Students in France
France is famous for its cuisine, and one of the first things that people want to know about us as American expats is whether we prefer eating American or French food. The answer is complicated, because as much as we…
Top Ten Recent Headlines in France: News About France You Need to Know
If you’re a Francophile living in France or elsewhere, reading French news is a great way to stay informed and flex your language skills. As Americans living in France, Jalen and I enjoy perusing different news websites to perpetually increase…
Discover Moklair: A New Specialty Coffeeshop in Reims, France
Specialty coffee brand Moklair Torréfacteur, or Moklair Coffee Roasters in English, launched in 2020. Since February 2022, coffee lovers can also enjoy a drink at their brick and mortar café in Reims, France. Jalen and I found Moklair online and…
Why TAPIF Is About More Than Just Teaching English
The Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) gives American and Canadian participants the amazing opportunity to teach English in French schools for an academic year. Maria and I were TAPIFers during the 2019-2020 school year, and our experience made it…
