We received a dinner invitation from a woman named Kay.

So, is Easter (Pâques) in Biarritz different from Easter in Carmel?

It's been nine months, and while the thrill of living in a new country still lingers, there's a shift in the air.

I thought that healthcare in France was free and straightforward.

We had the best two days in Paris with Bryan and Stacey.

Back home … in the BTZ …

Spending ten days in the French Alps skiing at Val Thorens was something else.

This week …

… the key to navigating any language and culture is a simple yet powerful phrase …

Having fully immersed myself in the French lifestyle here in Biarritz, it's become easy to spot an American.

The French believe in speaking out when they don't like something or want things to change.

Biarritz is the birthplace of French surfing …

This week deserves a day-to-day play-by-play.

With four families on board—eight adults, two dogs, and seven kids—the stage was set for our New Year's celebration!

Vanessa's visit and our Christmas shenanigans were a hoot!

It is all happening.

Parent conferences, happened. Expressing how proud I am of the boys is just a "woah" moment.

When faced with a rainy and cold weekend in Paris, what's the remedy?

We had the most incredible 30 minutes in San Sebastian …

Heading to Tolosa on a Saturday is a bit like stepping into a centuries-old tradition.