by John Elkhoury | Dec 27, 2014 | Life in France
Update: As of 2015, U.S. credit card companies are now distributing cards with microchips. Maybe they read this article? Unfortunately this article is mainly for Americans and other foreigners because our credit cards are still stupid. Yes folks, depending on where...
by John Elkhoury | Sep 27, 2014 | Visit Lyon
What are some top things to see and do in Lyon? Well, Lyon is the second largest metropolitan area in France and it’s a must visit destination when you’re in the country. I often find that people are so crazy about seeing Paris, yet this is also a topnotch...
by John Elkhoury | Jan 4, 2014 | French Culture, Life in France
Take some time and think about the stereotypical French person. He’s a rude Parisian with a thick mustache donning a striped tee-shirt and beret. He’s smoking a cigarette while sitting at a café. His long baguette remains close-by so he could sample the...
by John Elkhoury | Jun 20, 2012 | Life in France
French (political) geography is a subject matter in which many students fall flat on. It’s truly a shame when I talk to another French learner and share my experiences about where I’ve been only to witness a blank expression on their face… This...