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A Travel & Lifestyle Blog With A French Twist

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THERE'S MORE TO LIFE IN FRANCE THAN WINE, CHEESE, AND THE EIFFEL TOWER!

Take off the rose coloured glasses. Get The Inside Scoop, Personal Anecdotes, Travel Tips And Life With A French Twist.

Bonjour,

I'm Annie André

Are you a Francophile wondering what life in France is like? Curious about French culture? Do you dream about moving to France? 

I'm a Bilingual North American with Thai and French Canadian roots who has been living in the south of France for almost 10 years. 

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Blake and Annie photo at the beach in the South of France

Les Blog Articles 

Our life Abroad

We Eloped With The Kids! How We Got Married In Edinburgh, Scotland

Here’s a high-level look at everything we had to consider and do when we decided to elope as

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Stop idolizing France! What It’s Really Like Living In France After 10 Years

Do you or someone you know idolize French culture or have a romanticized vision of France? Here’s a

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Cost of Living In France: How Much It Cost Our Family To Live in France For One Year

How much does it cost to live in France? From visas and housing to food and entertainment, I

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Taxes For Expats Review: Tax Service For Americans Living Abroad & Digital Nomads

If you’re an American working abroad, a retiree living overseas, or a digital nomad travelling the globe whose

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Printables With A French Flair Which You Can Download:

Free Printable Greeting Card: “This Is The Cheesiest Card I Could Find” (WHITE)

Looking for a cheesy card? I made this free printable greeting card with cheese lovers

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Free Printable Greeting Card: “This Is The Cheesiest Card I Could Find” (GREEN)

Looking for a cheesy card? I made this free printable greeting card with cheese lovers

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Printable Bilingual Yoga Pose Chart With The Names Of 39 Asanas in English & French

My new passion is yoga. It’s been wonderful but when I started learning, I didn’t

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Parenting in France

Fun Ways Adults & Kids Can Celebrate Halloween In France

How To Pronounce 25 Animal Sounds In French By My French Speaking Daughter: Onomatopoeia

The Latest Articles

We Eloped With The Kids! How We Got Married In Edinburgh, Scotland

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Ultimate Cheese lovers Gift Guide:100+ Gift Ideas For Every Personality & Budget

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Fascinating Facts About French Crepes You Didn’t Know But Wish You Did

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The Most Outrageous Things Ever Sold In The Skymall Magazine

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