Category Archives: culture

Réfléchissant.

Posted on November 10, 2019 by kmazz

It’s been more than a year. It feels like much more. Moving to a foreign country is hard. There are the expected hurdles and adjustments. Then there’s reality, all the things that were impossible to anticipate no matter how much … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, expat, expat life, France, Nice, France | 14 Comments

Serrabone

Posted on September 28, 2019 by kmazz

The road from Céret to Serrabone winds its way upwards at a slow pace for 600 meters, through a thick oak forest, stands of cork, olive groves, and an occasional cactus. We pass crumbling farmhouses and solitary villas and, surprisingly, through … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, expat life, France, Occitanie, Pays Catalan, Pyrénées Orientales, Serrabone, Travel | 12 Comments

Les Fêtes Bretonnes

Posted on July 20, 2019 by kmazz

Within the extensive summer programming in Brittany, there is an important sub-category: the Breton culture festivals. From what I’ve been able to deduce, there are several main types of Breton festival including these: the religious Pardons honoring specific saints, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bretagne, Breton costume, Breton music, Brittany, culture, Finistère, France | 9 Comments

Les Fêtes de l’été

Posted on July 16, 2019 by kmazz

There’s a general perception that the French have more leisure time than Americans. This is true. Having more practice with it, they also perform it better, in my opinion. Holidays are not so scarce that citizens go hysterical (read: wasted) … Continue reading →

Posted in Bretagne, Brittany, culture, expat, Finistère, France | 9 Comments

Festival de Cannes

Posted on May 21, 2019 by kmazz

One of the perks of being a full-time resident of Nice is the privilege of attending the Cannes Film Festival for free. Ok, it’s not exactly free because you have to apply for accreditation in the category of “Cinéphile” which … Continue reading →