by John Elkhoury | Jun 24, 2016 | Life in France
Democracy has spoken. The United Kingdom voted in favor of leaving the European Union. In his speech today, Conservative Prime Minister, David Cameron, will resign within the following months. Despite Cameron being a known Eurosceptic, he spent the first half of...
by John Elkhoury | Jun 7, 2016 | French Culture, Life in France, Personal Stories
THE SNCF CANCELLED MY TRAIN “How are you getting to Cannes?” my aunt asked me. “Oh, with the TGV. I already reserved my train tickets a couple weeks in advance…” “Be careful, there’s a strike.” Spffftttt. I waved her...
by John Elkhoury | Jan 15, 2016 | Life in France, Paris
The Paris Metro can be intimidating for tourists to navigate. However it’s one of the best ways to get around Paris as it’s faster than the above-ground gridlock, super cheap, and practical. I know, the thought of using the métro might be scary at first....
by John Elkhoury | Jan 4, 2016 | Learning French, Life in France
Did you ever consider moving or living in France? I’m an American who lived in France for a while, worked, and rented my own place. Even normal days in France seemed like a vacation to me. So here are 10 great reasons to consider making the move. 1. The Café...
by John Elkhoury | Nov 24, 2015 | Learning French, Life in France
Parenting is about having your child’s best interest at heart and also about passing down your heritage, knowledge, and values to the next generation. So what if you want to prepare your kids for the global world by teaching them to become bilingual? How can I...
by John Elkhoury | Oct 22, 2015 | Learning French, Life in France
What is school like in France? I find that a lot of French-language students know little to nothing about their French counterparts. Since I worked in a French high school, we’re going to talk about the French school system! After reading this article you should...
