The Jeffersonian dream of conquering the continent was realized long ago; becoming the Empire of Liberty is currently on hold.
Finding familiarity after 9 months in France
“While I plot my return trip I’ll be tiding myself over with plenty of croissants, red wine and cheese plates.”
A Chinese-American in Paris: Reconnecting with my heritage while living in France
How to deal with the uncomfortable task of addressing identity in the context of a completely new culture?
Let them eat cake: Dining with a French host family
There’s something special about sharing a home cooked meal.
Getting adopted by a French family
There’s no better way to be immersed in a culture than being adopted by a host family.
The right to stay for all: Reflections from an American in Germany
Bleiberecht fur alle: The right to stay for all.
More than 120 dead in deadly Paris attacks
It was the worst attack on France since World War II.