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The Fine Art of Greeting A French Person With A Kiss: How To Faire La Bise
Greeting French people in France is a complicated matter. Rather than shaking hands, waving... -
Pentecost Monday: Another French Holiday I Had No Idea Existed
Today is yet another holiday in France ( Jour Férié ), I had no... -
Was It Mothers Day? Not In France! Mothers Day Dates Around The World
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Our Trip To Spain: 7 Tips For Families Who Want To Visit Barcelona On A Budget Without Stressing Out:
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Another French Holiday I Didn’t Know Existed: Victory In Europe Day
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Happy Easter From France: Joyeuses Pâques
Happy Easter from France. We had a fantastic Easter here in France. We took...
Money
Passion and Profit: 5 simple steps to help you discover what you are good at so you can profit from it
When I was a little girl, I used to dream about what I wanted…
Dear Amazon STOP Wasteful Packaging! Or I Am Leaving You!
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Quirky Travel Tidbits
10 Reasons Why French Women Don’t Get Fat: Or Is It A Big Fat LIE!
Maybe you’ve heard: French Women Don’t Get Fat! But is it true and if…
7 Strange Table Manners Around The World: Burping, Farting and More
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It’s your favourite in-flight magazine you love to hate. Or hate to love? The SkyMall…
Does Playmobil Security Checkpoint Toy Teach Children Racial Profiling?
Playmobil came out with a toy that caused many people to fly off the…
Career Breaks
20 New and Easier Ways To Save More Money Now For Your Career Break Or Trip Later
So you want to take a career break or mini sabbatical to do something…
What is A Career Break And Why Should You Care?
You know the drill. You’re supposed to work your entire life so that you can…
Packing Tips
How To Pack Light Without Sacrificing Style Or Comfort: A Guide For Women Infographic
If you have ever over-packed, brought things that you never used on your trip…
51 Reason Why You Need To Pack Vaseline In Your Bags on your next trip
Travellers don’t always agree on what you need to pack or where to go…
Interviews With FT Travelling Families
The 3 Year 17,000 Mile Bike Ride: A Family Cycling Trip To The End Of The World (#12)
When was the last time you did something that scared you? Something that was…
What Happens When Two People Hook Up On Vacation, Get Married And Have Babies? (series #11)
Believe it or not! People hook up on vacation and fall in love all…
Destination Discoveries
5 Off The Beaten Path Weird Things To Do In Paris
Forget the Eiffel tower, the Louvre and L’Eglise Notre Dame.
The next time you visit Paris, check out these 5 weird but fascinating places.
10 Reasons To Go To Disneyland Paris Even If You Are A Hater!
If you are planning a trip to Paris and are on the fence about…
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What’s Your Travel Dream? Hi I’m Annie. My husband and I left California with our 3 kids after we lost our jobs. We decided to rebuild our lives the way we wanted it to look rather than the way society told us it was supposed to look! Now we're taking the road less travelled and following our dreams while living in France. Want to plan your own escape from the rat-race to travel like us? Here you’ll find Inspirational stories, inside tips, resources and more. Plus get an occasional peak into our family adventure as we side-steps dog poop and eat escargot while devouring as much wine and cheese as possible. Read More |

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