I hesitated to write this post. As a rule, I am a pretty optimistic, the glass is definitely half full, kind of gal. But the fact of the matter is that when you are in a foreign country there may be days when you travel to a place and think “Eh, it’s ok.” Or “Is this it?” Perhaps even “What do you mean it’s closed FOREVER!” I don’t think I would be a good tour guide if I wasn’t honest about this. Yes, Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok. Sometimes A Day in France is Just Ok For me, this ... View the Post

Buying a Home in the South of France. Oh, that title sounds SO romantic doesn’t it? But how does one capture a bit of the dream without it turning into a French folly? There have been many books written on the subject. I myself love Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence as he perfectly and humorously captures the French work ethic. There are also a few films such as A Good Year and Under the Tuscan Sun that had thousands flocking to France and Italy in search of their own piece of Paradise. But ... View the Post