French Women Don’t Get Fat…& Other Myths

I have never claimed my Frenchness as a badge of honor, but I discovered I had a secret weapon when I left Paris in 2000 to live abroad. In South Korea, everything French (the people, the language, the food and wine, the fashion...) was very popular. People found our accent 'cute'. Our fractured English, riddled … Continue reading French Women Don’t Get Fat…& Other Myths

I Should Have Shut Them Up

A few years ago, as I was going through one of the most difficult periods of my life, I looked for help. I was living in Riyadh and a friend (forever grateful, May) recommended a psychotherapist she was convinced could help me. I postponed and postponed, convinced I could get over whatever was troubling me … Continue reading I Should Have Shut Them Up

A Different Perspective

Now that we all spend more time at home, what we see from our windows takes a new meaning, doesn't it? This photo was taken last spring when my husband and I went to Paris to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Can you spot Dali among the building and Paris rooftops? Stay safe, Evelyne

My New Page!

Because of the Covid-19 lockdown, I've had lots of time to go through my travel photos and thought I'd share them with you. If you enjoy my writing, you might also like seeing my photos of landscapes and people from around the world. Follow me on: https://www.facebook.com/travelandadventurebeauty/?view_public_for=104819161190175 Enjoy and stay safe! Evelyne

Now Available In Lebanon

For readers in Lebanon, The Polar Bear and the Palm Tree is now available as ebook on Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-polar-bear-and-the-palm-tree Happy reading! Evelyne