Vive la France … Vive les Grèves !
I admit, I was a little worried last week when I heard there would be a nationwide strike in France today. And in spite of having experienced French strikes in…
Posts about experiences that are noteworthy, whether because they seem surreal, crazy, cool, unique, interesting, whatever. (Along with the theme of the title – “living in a dream of craziness”)
I admit, I was a little worried last week when I heard there would be a nationwide strike in France today. And in spite of having experienced French strikes in…
If you’ve ever seen the movie, “L’Auberge Espagnole” then you’ll perhaps understand a little of how my life is right now… I’m currently living in France as part of a…
Well, I am now fully moved in to my apartment in Saint Etienne, France. I cannot believe it has only been 6 days – I’ve already done so much. But…
Barcelona was the first city on this trip where I was truly alone. Other people worry so much about me traveling alone, but I usually figure I'll meet people in…
Four the last four days I’ve had unique and fun experiences… in Vienna, Austria. This was my first time in a German speaking nation and my first time in a…
On the last day in Dijon, we were supposed to have a lecture about French institutions. That sounded fun… But, we did not end up having that lecture due to…
One thing this area of France (Dijon, Bourgogne), and really much of France, is known for is wine. With 60 km of vineyards spanning a few hundred feet across, from…
On Friday we were fortunate enough to meet a French film producer, Anne Bramard-Blagny of ABB Reportages, who is based here in Dijon. Bramard-Blagny has made around 150 documentaries and…
In my time, I have seen quite a few governmental buildings, whether due to traveling or conferences or applying for a visa. I have also been inside of a few…
Today I met Marianne Caron, the widow of famous French photographer Gilles Caron. Gilles was not a professionally trained photographer when he started, but he learned with a professional and…