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My Little Big World is a window opened on a very unique chunk of the world: our own!
Our Big World, traveling to discover the wonders of our beautiful planet …
… but also our Little World, our daily life, enjoying good food, great books and fun times.
By A.
I am A.
French. In my late thirties. Globe-trotter and citizen of the world. I grew up in the middle of a vineyard in the French countryside. I then went on to live in Paris, New York, Boston, Washington D.C and periodically in Milan, Italy.
A few years ago, I decided to take a good hard look at my life and realized that it was time for a change of mindset. I gradually rediscovered how to appreciate those simple things that make life so wonderful. For me, happiness tastes like a glass of wine during an aperitivo with friends, a great meal with the ones you love, tons of cheese (I know, I am soooo French!), laughters, a good book by the fire or a walk in the vineyards.
Not to forget the joy of traveling. It helps me keep an open mind, quenches my curiosity, allows me to recharge my batteries (so to speak), to relax and to let go of whatever weight I have on my shoulders.
My Little Big Family
A few years ago, I had the incredible luck of meeting M., a.k.a. “Monsieur Chéri,” who completely shares my love of travel, my values, and my philosophy of life. He’s not only a wonderful man but also the perfect travel companion. The love of my life — and, since 2019, my dear husband!
He’s Italian. A real Italian! So it’s no surprise that an entire section of this blog is dedicated to Italy — a country I’ve come to know well and love deeply. If you too are craving Italy, you’ll be well served here!
Our little family expanded in 2021 with the arrival of our daughter S., a mini Franco-Italian traveler who had already visited four countries before even starting daycare! In March 2024, her little brother L. joined us — and his passport has already been used quite a bit … Their arrival has steered this blog toward more “kids-friendly” content.
Content and values
On My Little Big World, I share my travel journals (pictures, maps, itineraries, good addresses and coups de coeur) but also reviews of my favorite restaurants (wherever they may be) and posts about my life as an expat in the U.S. and as a non-Parisian living in Paris (which is sometimes harder than being an expat in a foreign country!!!). If you read French, I also review tons of books, being a true bookaholic!
Unless otherwise mentioned, all the pictures are my own. The same can be said of all the opinions I express on the blog, which reflect accurately my own experience.
A desire to share and be helpful to fellow travelers is what motivates me to write My Little Big World. The core values of this blog are sharing, integrity, sincerity but above all optimism.
I hope that you will enjoy reading my articles as much as I enjoy writing them! Visit often and for more content, follow us on Instagram 😉
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