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The Fine Art of Greeting A French Person With A Kiss: How To Faire La Bise

June 11, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

Greeting French people in France is a complicated matter. Rather than shaking hands, waving hello or hugging,…

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17 Stupid SkyMall Products You Can Buy After You Stop Laughing

June 4, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

It’s your favourite in-flight magazine you love to hate. Or hate to love?  The SkyMall Magazine Some of…

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10 Reasons Why You should Travel With Your Kids Even If They Won’t Remember

May 28, 2013 - Annie André - 28 Comments

If you are considering a trip and aren’t sure whether you should bring the kids or not…

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Pentecost Monday: Another French Holiday I Had No Idea Existed

May 20, 2013 - Annie André - 3 Comments

Today is yet another holiday in France ( Jour Férié ), I had no idea existed. It’s…

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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

    When is mothers day? The second Sunday of May? The fourth Sunday of May?...
  • Our Trip To Spain: 7 Tips For Families Who Want To Visit Barcelona On A Budget Without Stressing Out:

    What do you do when you live in France and your kids have 2...
  • Another French Holiday I Didn’t Know Existed: Victory In Europe Day

    Unlike thanksgiving and Christmas which are forever engraved in my mental calendar, French public...
  • 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

April 18, 2011 - Annie André - 5 Comments

When I was a little girl, I used to dream about what I wanted…

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Dear Amazon STOP Wasteful Packaging! Or I Am Leaving You!

May 10, 2011 - Annie André - 21 Comments

Dear Amazon STOP Wasteful Packaging First let me thank you for always having just what I’m looking…

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Quirky Travel Tidbits

10 Reasons Why French Women Don’t Get Fat: Or Is It A Big Fat LIE!

March 12, 2012 - Annie André - 41 Comments

Maybe you’ve heard: French Women Don’t Get Fat! But is it true and if…

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7 Strange Table Manners Around The World: Burping, Farting and More

March 6, 2012 - Annie André - 31 Comments

Do You Have Good Table Manners? We all like to think we have good…

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17 Stupid SkyMall Products You Can Buy After You Stop Laughing

June 4, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

It’s your favourite in-flight magazine you love to hate. Or hate to love?  The SkyMall…

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Does Playmobil Security Checkpoint Toy Teach Children Racial Profiling?

February 7, 2013 - Annie André - 7 Comments

Playmobil came out with a toy that caused many people to fly off the…

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Career Breaks

20 New and Easier Ways To Save More Money Now For Your Career Break Or Trip Later

May 21, 2012 - Annie André - 21 Comments

So you want to take a career break or mini sabbatical to do something…

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What is A Career Break And Why Should You Care?

May 16, 2012 - Annie André - 38 Comments

You know the drill. You’re supposed to work your entire life so that you can…

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How To Pack Light Without Sacrificing Style Or Comfort: A Guide For Women Infographic

March 15, 2013 - Annie André - 13 Comments

If you have ever over-packed, brought things that you never used on your trip…

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51 Reason Why You Need To Pack Vaseline In Your Bags on your next trip

February 3, 2013 - Annie André - 17 Comments

Travellers don’t always agree on what you need to pack or where to go…

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Interviews With FT Travelling Families

The 3 Year 17,000 Mile Bike Ride: A Family Cycling Trip To The End Of The World (#12)

March 26, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

When was the last time you did something that scared you? Something that was…

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What Happens When Two People Hook Up On Vacation, Get Married And Have Babies? (series #11)

March 3, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

Believe it or not! People hook up on vacation and fall in love all…

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Destination Discoveries

5 Off The Beaten Path Weird Things To Do In Paris

January 5, 2013 - Annie André - 10 Comments

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.

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10 Reasons To Go To Disneyland Paris Even If You Are A Hater!

May 16, 2013 - Annie André - 8 Comments

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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