Tres Dignified

France is in top form for the Christmas season. Our family? Well, we're trying. This episode features London, New York, jetlag, ear infections, eye infections, learning to ride a bike, and learning to be OK with being hated on a train. How did we fit it all in? It's a Christmas miracle.

This week, we're hosting our dear friends Henry and Louisa, along with their two wonderful children. A fresh set of houseguests means a fresh set of eyes on the City of Light! Join us as our friends take us through their ups and downs. And don't miss the listener questions at the end of the show!

A week of normalcy is anything but normal. Join us at a child's strange birthday party in the middle of nowhere, followed by a mad dash to a double date in Paris with a celebrity encounter and a moderate ankle sprain. And stay tuned for listener questions from Erin in Boston!

It may not be Christmas quite yet, but you can still unwrap this special gift: a conversation with Ellie's parents! Join all four of us to hear about their perspective on our tres dignified expat lives. Hear about what market day is like for outsiders, the merits of meat jelly, and the one day each year when you buy a bottle of wine whether you want it or not. Enjoy! 

It's Thanksgiving in France, and we've got the turkey. Dizzy with tryptophan, we take our adventure underground - way underground - to the Paris catacombs. And that's not all. Come for the adventure, stay for the film review! Don't forget to send your burning questions to tresdignified@gmail.com! 

***SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS*** We're on Apple Podcasts. But that's not all. You can now send your burning questions to us by email: tresdignified@gmail.com . We will read and respond during the pod! This week, we make ready for house guests. It starts with a peculiar toilet leak before our guests arrive. Will the plumber save the day just in time? As we ponder this, our excitement builds, intertwined...

November 12th finds us reminiscing about Armistice Day in the heart of France while diving headfirst into a lively chocolate festival at a majestic chateau. But it's not all sweet tunes and revelry as cultural mishaps and unforeseen challenges arise, testing our patience and perseverance. Amid tales of unexpected beauty in the French countryside, encounter deep forests with ancient archaeological...

Children in a chalk mine. Haunted dolls. Over-qualified babysitters. These are just some of the curiosities that await in Reims! Join us as we take our first trip away from our new home. Together, we will experience parenting burnout, and wonder how anyone gets the smell of a stranger's cigarette smoking out of their home. It's Tres Dignified.

This week, we assemble a seemingly impossible bed for the dog sitter, and receive inquiries about massage services. We go trick-or-treating in Paris and find normalcy at a children's birthday party. Dive into the rich tapestry of our daily lives, filled with culinary discoveries, including a visit to an Italian market and a memorable date night at a local bistro.

Happy Armistice Day, from the past. This week, we're trying to make new friends and navigate the cultural quirks of French life. We're learning the hard way why wi-fi matters. And we lease a car that never was. So grab a croissant, get comfy, and join us as we explore the ups and downs of our French adventure. It's all about finding joy in the little victories and laughing off the chaos. It's Trés...

This week was supposed to be uneventful, but life had other plans. Skip the show notes and enjoy this extended 10th episode extravaganza. Trigger warnings: body fluids; K-9 mortality; French banking.

This week, we prep for moving day and hit the local piscine (that's French for swimming pool). We indulged in French cheeses and sipped a Beaujolais that was right down the middle. If only we knew what was in store next week... Join us as we keep doing our best through this new chapter. 

A little train that wasn’t, a seedy neighborhood, and a meltdown that became a photo-worthy moment. But hey, we made it to Sacré-Cœur and found some joy amidst the chaos. On the brighter side, we’re discovering local culinary delights like never before. From delicious galettes at Josephine’s to charcuterie that left us craving more, our taste buds are living their best life. Oh, and those chouquet...

It's been a month full of surprises. And let's just say, life here is never dull! From handling unexpected shipping delays to navigating new social settings with our little extrovert, it's been a journey of highs and lows. We've also been on a mission to find the best food this charming country has to offer.  So, what's next? We're excited to explore more of the culinary scene, learn the language,...

Feed the ponies and what do you get? Fat ponies. And thank goodness for them. They saved us from a week of head colds and baby vertigo. The dogs ate well too, thanks to the unlimited baguette stumps on our doorstep. We may not have everything figured out yet, from settling into our cozy (read: tiny) apartment to dealing with French keyboards and sick days, but we're taking it all in stride. Join u...

Trigger warning: One of the kids gets sick. But that doesn't stop us from enjoying the local ropes course, sampling some culinary "innovations," and playing at House Hunters International. Join us, won't you?

The rollercoaster ride through our first couple of weeks in our new home continues - literally. From getting the dates wrong for a wheelchair rugby match to navigating the local market like pros, it’s been a mix of highs and lows. This week, we had some hilarious misadventures (think: Alfie screaming for more rides and money at a local carnival) and some truly magical moments (like a serene cruise...

Ever wondered what it’s like to drop everything and move to a foreign country? Well, that's exactly what we're doing! Join us on our wild journey as we leave behind our American life to start anew in France. Our kids are ready to test our patience, our dogs are already ignoring our commands, and we're doing our best to stay on the same team. In this episode, we’re packing up our entire home withou...

Ready to hear about our whirlwind adventure? We dropped everything and moved our family to France, and let me tell you, it’s been a rollercoaster! Our kids tested our patience, our dogs completely ignored us, and we tried our best to stay on the same team. Join us as we dive into the highs and lows of our first week in a foreign land. Were our children allowed on the plane? Did they sleep? Did our...

Ever thought about dropping everything and moving to a new country? Well, that’s exactly what we did. In this episode, we’re spilling the beans on our chaotic journey as we prepare to move our family from the US to France.    Join us as we laugh, cry, and question everything. From broken fridges and potential food poisoning, to last-minute car sales and emotional goodbyes, it's a rollercoaster. Pl...