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…
Life in France without a Car
When Jalen and I arrived in France in September 2019, we were faced with the reality of no longer having personal vehicles at our disposal. As such, we worried about the inconvenience of relying fully on public transit. Growing up…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #4
February 2020 We have once again reached the end of another month with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF)! Jalen and I have been up to our usual activities: roaming around Troyes, travelling around France, and creating and implementing…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #3
January 2020 This month with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF) went by in the blink of an eye! As usual, we’ve been having fun travelling, hanging out in Troyes, and teaching English classes to French middle and high…
What is Teaching in France Really Like? TAPIF Diary #2
December 2019 This month, Jalen and I continued our work as English Language Assistants with the Teaching Assistant Program in France (TAPIF). We’ve been busy teaching English classes, feeling the effects of France’s latest grève (strike), and planning for our…
