Some of my favorite reads across the WWW.

Expat Life

France

Stephanie is an American living in the south of France and has a beautiful site with thoughtful posts and equally striking photography. After a few minutes reading her posts, you’ll find yourself dreaming of all things French too. http://www.labelleinfrance.com/

Netherlands

A fellow PNW’er, Liz writes about adapting to life in the beautiful city of Amsterdam with her hubby and adorable puppy. See her gorgeous photos and adventures here: http://www.exploredreamdiscover.com

Spain

Kaley is like me, an American expat living in Spain. She provides funny, insightful observations of Spanish life and culture, and always seems to know the best Spanish idioms to share! http://www.ymuchomas.wordpress.com

Musings on Spanish culture and daily life in the kite-surfing capital of the world; Tarifa. Accompanied by delightful photography. http://www.alotofwind.com

Erin fell in love with a Spaniard and uprooted her life in San Francisco to move to Madrid. She shares tasty observations on food and travel and great insight into Spanish culture. http://www.latortugaviajera.com

Liz is a Language and Cultural Assistant living in Logroño in Spain’s wine country, La Rioja, after a year in Córdoba. Her words and pictures will make you want to book the next flight to Spain’s north! http://www.youngadventuress.com

Lauren first came to Sevilla, where her heart was captured by a Spanish guy. They got married, and now she lives in Madrid, writing about expat life and all sorts of amazing food at http://www.spanishsabores.com and also at http://www.recetasamericanas.com where she writes in Spanish about American recipes.

Will is truly inspiring to read as he documents his journey to Spanish fluency over at http://www.myspanishadventure.com

Australia

Another American expat Christine, but this time located in Australia. Excellent writing, beautiful photography: http://www.cestchristine.com

Annie’s expat life was in the art and cultural capital of Italy; Florence. Now, she’s moved on to Sydney Australia, where her love for travel first started: http://www.waywardtraveller.com

World Travel

This 30-something couple are half pro-journalist half pro-photographer and they make an awesome team traveling the world. See the evidence here: http://www.beersandbeans.com

Chinese Medicine Doctor and jet-setter Andi Perullo writes about her exciting world travels at: http://www.mybeautifuladventures.com

Lauren is transitioning to the professional life after studying abroad in Southampton, England and Australia: http://www.laurensroadlesstraveled.com

Christy and Scott prove that even 9-5ers can enjoy a life of travel. Gorgeous travel photography, inspiring stories. http://www.ordinarytraveler.com/

Dalene and Pete left their corporate lives behind in Canada to live and work around the world. So far, their journey has taken them to Latin America, Europe, and Africa. http://www.hecktictravels.com

Maia is off exploring Africa and Europe for a year. So far, she’s traveled to almost 20 countries! Follow her adventures at http://boundforadventure.wordpress.com

Jeremy writes about his traipsing all over the world from his beautiful homebase of Miami. http://www.theworldorbust.com

Other

No one makes day-to-day experiences and bouts of bad luck as hilarious as the girl behind: http://www.sticksnstonesblog.com

Jenni is a pretty Southern girl with impeccable writing. She blogs about fashion, lifestyle, recipes and more at: http://www.storyofmylifeblog.blogspot.com