Cocody Riviera 3: My Favorite Spots in Abidjan for Newcomers and Visitors
So you’re moving to Riviera 3, Cocody — or maybe just visiting for a while — and wondering what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in this chic, green, and lively neighborhood of Abidjan? Whether you’re an expat/repat family settling down near the International Community School of […]
I Had My Baby in Africa — and This Is What the U.S. Is Getting Wrong
When I told people I was giving birth in Africa, the reactions ranged from surprised to mildly alarmed. Some smiled politely. Others gave me a look that said, “Are you sure that’s safe?” It was clear: there’s still a one-dimensional narrative out there about what giving birth in Africa looks like. But here’s the truth: […]
12 Uniques Activités à faire à Grand-Bassam (à part aller à la plage)
Quand tu penses à Grand-Bassam, tu vois sûrement des plages dorées, des cocotiers qui dansent au vent et un plat de poisson braisé. Et c’est vrai, Bassam, c’est une ambiance bord de mer difficile à battre. Mais si tu veux sortir des sentiers battus, découvrir une autre facette de la ville, ou simplement trouver des […]
9 Super Idées de Sortie pour Enfants Quand il Pleut à Abidjan
Quand la pluie tambourine sur les toits d’Abidjan, pas question de rester enfermés à s’ennuyer ! La ville offre une multitude d’activités amusantes, éducatives et créatives à faire en famille, bien au sec. Tu cherches que faire à Abidjan avec des enfants en temps de pluie? Voici mes meilleures idées de sorties pour enfants […]
6 Unique Challenges of Raising Bilingual Children in Abidjan
One of my goals when moving back to Abidjan was to raise my daughter to be fully bilingual and multicultural. While I can say that we reached that objective, it hasn’t been all smooth. Raising bilingual children comes with its fair share of challenges anywhere. But in Abidjan, where French is the primary language, the […]
21 Engaging Amazon Kids Shows in French to Help Your Preschooler Learn French
This article is an update to one I wrote back in 2022 about six Amazon kids shows in French. Three years later, my preschooler is now a confident, bilingual 7-year-old. She still enjoys watching cartoons in both French and English. Since we moved to a French-speaking country, she has seamlessly integrated into the local school […]