21.Nov.2009 The benefits of language barriers
(Photo by Curious Expeditions)
I’ve had plenty of people say to me, “Oh, I’d love to move France/Spain/Indonesia/wherever, but I don’t speak enough French/Spanish/Indonesian.” I understand where they’re coming from: I’m a communicative person; I need to express myself in order to know my place in the world. Not being able to do that is a [...]
17.Oct.2009 How to dress like a French woman: An outsider’s observations of French style
(Françoise Hardy)
People the world over consider French women to be among the most stylish beings to walk the planet. But why?
I’ve lived in France for nine months now, and seen bits of the country from the north to the south and in between. And of course, it would be a huge generalisation to say that [...]
13.Oct.2009 Recently in real life: Nice!
I went to Nice for 4 days with a few friends. We hung out on pebble beaches in stormy weather.
Did some people watching…
How cute is this little girl in her oversized t-shirt?
And this was the sweetest little scene.
Stripey shirt, pebble beach – so frenchy, so chic!
They had put sand down on some of the beaches [...]
09.Oct.2009 Couchsurfing etiquette
Whether you’ve lined up a host on the Couchsurfing website, or you’re staying with a friend, there are some general rules that every houseguest ought to stick to in order to be invited over again. The focus at all times should be on making your stay a hassle-free affair.
Make solid plans
Don’t inconvenience your host by [...]
08.Oct.2009 10 ways to save money while travelling
Travelling can be a huge drain on your financial resources. Not only are you spending money on transport, accommodation and food, but you probably aren’t earning any money either. But it doesn’t have to be ridiculously expensive – there are ways in which you can save money when on the road.
1. Couchsurfing
Here’s the deal: sign [...]
29.Sep.2009 Recently, in real life
Some happenings from the month of September, in photographic form:
I celebrated my birthday by sharing some drinks with lovely friends.
And they made me a cake! It didn’t last long…
I explored the bookstores in my town.
I saw a few local bands with some new friends.
I wore a bright red dress on a colder day.
And went to [...]
