A Long-Awaited Move My life is going through a momentous transition because I moved to Lyon. Years before I met my husband, I used to explore the world’s maps until my gaze finally narrowed in on France — and then…
Here’s a new blog post reflecting on my first year living in France. Check it out to hear about my personal experiences and what I’ve learned along the way!
It’s hard to believe it’s been 8 months since I moved to France. Can you believe it? We arrived on 16 August and now it’s April. It’s a beautiful spring day and all the trees that looked dead a month…
On a hot day in summer, I set out with Olivier to Chambéry, a charming town in the Savoie. Promising to be at least a couple of degrees cooler than Lyon or Ardèche, we looked forward to a little bit…
I spent the day with my French friend, Tom, who took me on a treasure hunt around Lyon, in search of any “flacking” we could find. Armed with a map of various locations, we soon realized that these mosaics are subject…
Lyon has a rich history in the silk industry that stretches back to the Renaissance. In the 16th century, King Francis I invited Italian silk weavers to settle in the city, creating a new atmosphere of innovation and craftsmanship. By…
I feel like I’ve landed in France all over again, excited about discovering Lyon’s many neighborhoods, shops, cafés, and layers of history. Looking back, I think my instinct of putting the pin on the map for Lyon all those years…
The forecast warned of a relentless heatwave descending on Lyon this week. Being heat-sensitive, it was important to get out the day before the city would feel too stifling to wander freely! So, early in the day, I set out with…
It was February and we were still getting a fair amount of rain and snow on the surrounding hills. We decided to take a little break somewhere different for a few days and off we went to Évian-les-Bains. Évian, of…
Bonjour, mes amis ! I have to admit that I haven’t shared much for the past few months, so it’s time I share a little update with my friends. I finally decided to sign up for French classes in September, so I’ve…
I was due to leave for France with my family on 15 August 2023. Just getting my appointment for my visa in San Francisco was like pulling teeth. When I first traveled to France years ago as a college student, all tourists required a…
