To celebrate Canada Day, La Presse (a Montreal newspaper) asked Canadians expatriates to send a list of things they were missing the most from our country. I answered, but my…
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And That Was June 2016
June is theoretically the month marking the beginning of summer, but that’s not obvious in Paris this year. Summer comes in spurts with some sunny days followed by several days…
How to Survive Summer with a Sun Allergy
Ever since I’ve moved to France, I have developed an allergy to the sun. It means that my body reacts adversely to the sun with itchy rashes erupting on my arms, neck and…
A Romantic City Break in Milan – Our First Day
For an impromptu romantic weekend away from home, we set our sights on Milan, the second-biggest city of the incredibly beautiful country that is Italy. Still, I will always remember the…
Musée d’Orsay: “The Douanier Rousseau, Archaic Candour”
As soon as my eyes set sight on the metro ads for the Musée d’Orsay most recent temporary exhibition dedicated to The Douanier Rousseau, I knew I just had to…
Bras: I Can’t Stand to Wear Them Anymore !
For those of you who read the feminine press, this affirmation may come at no surprise as it’s becoming more and more popular to stop wearing bras. Many French-speaking bloggers,…