Bonjour et Bienvenue

Chasing the Next Chapter was born in April 2016. It’s a blend of travel, fashion, a generous dose of life as an American in France, and whatever else I feel like sharing. It was created during the darkest period of my life. Looking back now, it kind of saved me. Click here to read more.

So much has happened since the first post… travel writing, moving to the South of France full-time, learning to navigate life and its nuances in another language, and much more.
It’s been an exciting (and sometimes crazy) ride thus far, and I hope you’ll follow along on our journey, bumps and all.

XXX
Barb and Ray

 June 6th, 2025, marks our sixth Franniversary! We were fortunate enough to receive our 10-year Resident Cards on June 11, 2024. Our next renewal is in 2034!