Most summers we plan a trip to Europe to visit family and friends, where we typically spend about three weeks, usually moving from one place to another. Because we’re city-hopping, I try to prioritize packing light (which is difficult when you have a kid!).…
Last September, we returned to France to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary at Fontevraud Abbey. Our agenda for the two nights: the three Rs – rest, relaxation and reminisce. The Frenchman got a bit emotional as we started to drive into the village.…
This time last year, we were on a jam packed trip in Europe. First stop was a trip to Ibiza to celebrate the wedding of one of the Frenchman’s best friends, and then back to France to take care of our own wedding plans…
As it turns out, Fontevraud Abbey was one of the first wedding venues we contacted. It was recommended to us by our friend, François, who lives in the Loire Valley, and while we liked Fontevraud’s proposal, it was hard (at least for me) to choose the…
The Frenchman and I go to France at least once a year to visit family and friends and before we come back, we always have a list of must-buy items to bring back. Typically we spend an afternoon at Monoprix (France’s equivalent to Target)…
