Hello, my name is Eloise. I’m a French woman in my (very) late thirties who has spent most of my life living outside of France. I grew up near Paris, but if you ask me where I’m from, I’ll answer Brittany as it’s where my family now lives and where I spent all my holidays as a kid.
I’m a French woman in my thirties who’s spent most of my life living outside of France. I grew up near Paris, but if you ask where I’m from, I’ll say Brittany: it’s where my family is now and where I spent all my childhood holidays, exploring the rugged coast and eating too many crêpes.
At 19, I moved abroad to live my dream of teaching French in England. After 18 months, I headed back to France (Rouen, Normandy) to finish my studies, but never stopped chasing travel opportunities. I did a work placement in Sydney and a uni exchange in Turkey. In late 2011, degree in hand, I packed up again; this time back to Sydney… and I’ve called Australia home ever since. These days, I live in Brisbane.
I love living adventures, whether overseas or just around the corner. I work full-time, but my weekends are rarely spent at home. I’m probably out in a national park, underwater or somewhere I haven’t explored yet, always with my buddy and partner in life. Our favourite things? Scuba diving, hiking, sailing, camping and kayaking… anything outdoors.
I share my stories and tips here to help you make the most of every chance to travel, too. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt, it’s that adventures don’t have to wait for a big holiday: they can start right where you live. I only wish I’d explored my own backyard in France more before moving to the other side of the world!
