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Going to the Movies in France

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 by Laura, posted in Expat

Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go to the movie theatre in another country? It’s not something I’ve ever given much thought to. But I hope you’re at least curious to read on. While I avoid finishing up my blog posts on Amsterdam and London, let me tell you about our first experience … Continue reading Going to the Movies in France

Skiing in the Alps Part Two

April 3, 2022April 4, 2022 by Laura, posted in Travel

Reading Time: 9 minutes As a cruel April Fools joke, the weather brought snow to Lyon for the first time all year on the first of the month. A quick reminder that while it may be Spring, it’s not Spring weather yet! April Fools Day in France is known as Poisson d’Avril, literally translated to the fish of April. That name almost seems like … Continue reading Skiing in the Alps Part Two

Hunting for the Northern Lights in Finland

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 by Laura, posted in Travel

Reading Time: 14 minutes Almost five years ago, Jordan and I experienced the northern lights for the first time while on vacation in Iceland. We were driving over a mountain pass in the late evening, and out of nowhere, the sky lit up in hues of green. Jordan quickly pulled the car on the side of the road and … Continue reading Hunting for the Northern Lights in Finland

Living in France for Two Years

February 27, 2022March 2, 2022 by Laura, posted in Expat

Reading Time: 7 minutes Time moves differently as we get older. Some days never seem like they will never end, but months pass with a blink of an eye. How is it possible time can move so fast but so slow at the same time? And while it almost feels like we just arrived, as of February 27, we … Continue reading Living in France for Two Years

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