Dining in Paris Something you have to try while in France is a traditional French meal. Well… I have the perfect restaurant for you. It is called Le Petit Pontoise and located nearby the Notre Dame. I have to say it may be one of the best restaurants I have … Continue reading
Restaurants in Paris While you are in Paris walking around seeing the sights and experiencing the city of lights, you are bound to wind up a hungry for a good meal. Well do I have a treat for you! Take the metro to the station ‘Poissonaire’ and find the Italian … Continue reading
Life with a host family I had been living with my host family near Lille for 5 months. In the beginning I had the usual ‘honeymoon stage’ where I was just so incredibly happy to be in France that I was happy no matter what. That stage lasted from September … Continue reading
Bleated Happy New years to everyone! I have been so incredibly busy the past month I haven’t had the time to write about New Years yet! But let me start by telling you, it was AMAZING. I LOVE Belgium So I wasn’t sure what I was going to do for … Continue reading
What is the pickle tradition? Well the pickle tradition is a tradition that has been in my family for a very long time. It started when my grandparents were shopping in a mall around Christmas time and found a pickle ornament! Of course they were curious so they read the … Continue reading
Christmas in France Even well before Christmas you can start to feel the holiday spirit. I was in Lille this Christmas and it was incredible. With a giant Ferris wheel in the town square that played loud Christmas tunes. A giant Christmas tree, and lots of other Christmas decorations too. … Continue reading
Life in France I have been living in France as a local for almost four months and in doing so have seen the inside operations and inner workings of French family lives. The Mother One of the big things that other exchange students and I have noticed in France is … Continue reading
A Traditional French Repa I recently was given the honor of trying the traditional French meal Pot-Au-Feu (pot of fire in English). It is a special meal that used to be a typical meal for the middle class French family. However in the modern age the time and preparation it … Continue reading
What to eat in Lille France I have been to Lille several times now, it is a melting pot of different cuisines, restaurants, and tastes. So today I decided to share with you a special dish in Lille that I think everyone should try at least once. It is called … Continue reading
French Culture Today is officially a full month that I have been living in the North of France with my French family. It has been amazing to fully experience France for the first time. I have traveled around in France before, but actually living with a French family, speaking the … Continue reading