by John Elkhoury | Jun 24, 2016 | Living & Traveling 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, Living & Traveling 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 | Feb 4, 2016 | Living & Traveling in France, Paris
From the aromas of freshly baked baguettes in the morning to the twinkling lights of the Eiffel Tower at night, there is truly something to be said about the certain charm that Paris seems to exude in its every city street and corner. During my times living and...
by John Elkhoury | Jan 15, 2016 | Living & Traveling 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, Living & Traveling 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, Living & Traveling 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...
