Everybody’s cheering! The president of France, Emmanuel Macron, kept his campaign promise to completely eliminate the dreaded taxe d’habitation, a sizable charge...
Although we are not poor by any stretch of the imaginations, my spouse and I are thrifty, and we appreciate priceless moments...
There’s a je ne sais quoi about Paris in springtime. It’s intensely beautiful, and gone before you know it. A gentle reminder...
Do you long to escape to a place with fresh air, country living and eating well (even on a budget)?Welcome to La...
It’s a modern-day fairytale. Boy meets girl (fall in love, get married, live happily ever after) – on their vineyard. There’s this undeniable allure of living as a winemaker in an environment surrounded by...
With a childlike curiosity I watch as carpenter bees perform impressive tactical flight maneuvers 20-feet above head. They’re removing the mortar between the stone to install their airport. The “L” in my luck...
Living in an historic building in France draws attention. Mostly by visitors who would like to take a photo. I typically use...