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Strasbourg, Colmar, and the Alsace

Matt and Chien spend two weeks in the Alsace exploring the Christmas markets of Strasbourg and Colmar eating and drinking their way through this amazing region

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The Heart of Christmas

After four years and multiple changes to the itinerary, Matt and Chien realize their dream of visiting the Christmas market in Strasbourg, France

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What real food looks like

What is it like to eat and shop for food weekly in France? Matt breaks it down for you.

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WSET Test in London and she returns

Matt travels to London to take a big test for his WSET Diploma and hopes to redeem himself. Chien-hui returns from Taiwan after a month away.

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Escape to Bandol, quintessential Provence

With Chien-hui away visiting her family in Taiwan, Matt escapes for a quick three-day trip to Bandol, France, to visit wine country and enjoy the sea

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Oh, My Gaudi, it’s Barthelona

This post marks the one year anniversary of Let’s Been There. Also, I turned 60 this week and I did it in style in the magnificent city of Barcelona

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More interactions with the French

We’re integrating more into French life and in this blog we recap our visits with some of the French people we interacted with during the week.

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I knew I needed to do it, so I did.

A recent blood test and a doctor’s visit confirm that we did the right thing in changing our lifestyle

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A MONTH-LONG BREAK

It’s been over a month since I posted. Here’s what we’ve been up to.

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C to “F, it’s hot”

Matt and Chien-hui hibernate in their Nice apartment for the past two weeks while the heat dome melts southern Europe. Thankfully they have AC, controversial as that is in France. And, their stuff finally arrives!

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The Distortion of Time in the South of France

It’s all a blue blur now, the time is melting and things move so much slower

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Adjusting to Life in Nice

Even as Matt and Chien adjust to life in Nice, they wonder if they made a mistake moving there

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A Little Côte de Beaune

Matt and Chien-hui spend a wine-soaked week in Beaune, France with friends on a Burgundian foodie trip of a lifetime.

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Is it Possible to Go to Paris Too Many Times?

Like a Disneyland-obsessed adult, I can’t seem to get enough of the city of light. When is enough, enough?

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Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 4

In this last blog post of the road trip, Matt and friends realize a dream (his, mostly) and visit the tuffeau caves and vineyards in Chinon

Matt Lennert 5/10/25 Matt Lennert 5/10/25

Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 3

In Part 3 of their road trip, Matt and Chien-hui spend time in the heart of the Loire Valley amidst castles and vineyards

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Road trip to Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley: Part 2

In Part 2 of their road trip across the north coast of France, Matt and Chien-hui continue the journey with their friends, and make stops in Dinan, St-Malo, and Mont Saint-Michel.