Riviera on the Rocks

Riviera on the Rocks

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Riviera on the Rocks episodes

  • Bonus: Beach Clubs, Crowded Streets and No AC?!
    It's our first summer on the French Riviera and we are going through it - kinda?! It's hot, crowded and AC is hard to come by but we're flexing our bougie-chic personas to get comfortable while appreciating the beauty of living here. Grab a cool-ish drink and check out this extended version of What's on the Rocks.

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    32 min
  • End of season vibes

    In episode #10, we're bringing the curtain down on Season 1 of Riviera on the Rocks! We've had a lot of fun bringing the podcast to life and in this episode, we're doing sort of an “oh btw” and running it back on the things we meant to cover but didn’t get to - for one reason or another. Check it out as we share some perspectives on the results of the recent elections, highlights from our adventures exploring more of the South of France, and of course, the little things Carley has bottled up just for What's on the Rocks this week. The end of Season 1 is bittersweet for us, but THANK YOU for joining us on this journey.

    We looking forward to bringing you more episodes in Season 2.

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    38 min
  • Exploring the French Riviera
    In episode #9, we’re giving you our two cents on how to do the French Riviera right! We're practically locals now so some of our insights may differ from what the influencers are telling you. We are covering everything from which neighborhoods you should stay in for good sights, good sounds, and good accessibility, the best tips for getting around the city (Spoiler #1: don't rent a car), to the fun things you can do once you're here and how best to stay out of trouble with the transit authorities (Spoiler #2: don't get fined, validate your tram card). Check out the episode, take notes, and start planning your trip to the South of France. You'll also learn more about Alexis' beef with French construction in What’s on the Rocks this week.  

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    38 min
  • Straight facts? Or just opinions?
    In episode #8, we’re bringing the heat with some unpopular opinions about living in the French Riviera. Moving abroad can be exciting. It’s a new experience that presents new opportunities. You get to meet new people and try different things, but along the way, you might catch yourself thinking, “This is not at all what I expected”. From the food to the fashions, we’re talking about some of the things that might “miss the mark” or not meet your expectations if you’re planning a trip to the South of France. Take a listen, enjoy the laughs about some lightly controversial topics, and find out What’s on the Rocks this week as Carley gets reflective on preparing her visa renewal.  

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    42 min
  • The Charms of Riviera Dating
    In episode #7, we're talking about dating! Are we finding love in a hopeless place or is it a *not* so beautiful nightmare? One of us has dipped her toes into the dating pool so we are highlighting some of the realities of dating on the French Riviera. It's a new culture, a different language and while the experience may not be for the faint of heart, there were a few lessons we can reflect on.Take a listen and learn why one of us isn't trying to date at all, why the other one is taking a pause to recover from the initial experience, and What's on the Rocks this week as Alexis is showing gratitude and finding her "joie de vivre" living on the French Riviera.

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    32 min
  • Dear France...

    In episode #6, we’re writing a love letter of sorts to France. While we were thoughtful about our choices to move here, we couldn’t fully appreciate what was to come without being here, doing life on the daily in the French Riviera streets. In this episode, we give kudos or gold stars to some of our favorite things. Take a listen as we talk about the warmth of the people, and the vibrancy of the city now that we’re at the cusp of Summer, and What’s on the Rocks this week as Carley shares some insights on what it has been like making friends in a new country.



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    34 min
  • Is that... dog poop?!

    In episode #5, we introduce the first edition of what we expect to be a fun series on culture shock. It’s one thing to vacation somewhere new and unfamiliar, but when you decide to make it your home, there are many things you need to be prepared for. This week we tackle the good, the bad, and the weird *ish* we’ve encountered on this journey so far. From the dog poop (yes, it is in fact, dog poop) to going to French integration classes, and finding an apartment - there are lots of things that keep us on our toes. Take a listen as we cover some of the culturally shocking shenanigans and What’s on the Rocks this week as Alexis gives us a play-by-play of how the French can express their annoyance.



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    38 min
  • Where did the time go?

    In Episode #4 of ROTR, Alexis and Carley reminisce about the past 6 months living on the French Riviera. Find out how Carley spend her 1st day in Nice, how life in the center of Nice has changed their habits and overall how they are adjusting to their new lives. Will they stay or will they go?

    In this week's 'what's on the rocks' Carley shares why she loves the "small packaging" available in France.

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    34 min
  • Should I stay or should I go?
    In Episode #3 of ROTR, we get to meet our other co-host Carley. Carley is an island girl, born and raised in Barbados- she emigrated to the United States to attend college at 19yrs old. Little did she know she would spend the next 19years trying to "find her roots" in the US. From Washington D.C.to South Florida - she did everything she thought she was supposed to do to be successful. Go to school, get the job, date the guy i.e, live the "American" dream but in 2020, she realized that none of it had stuck. She was stuck and felt like she needed to do something different. Check out her story to learn what it took to walk an unfamiliar path and find out what's on the rocks this week for Alexis and why she hopes to age like a French person.

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    45 min
  • I'm just here for the wine
    In Episode #2 of the podcast, we get to meet our first co-host Alexis. Alexis shares her story about growing up in France as a kid, her favorite “school meals” in French public school, and what it was like to settle into a new culture as a kid. Once she moved back to the United States as a teenager, Alexis knew she wanted to make her way back to France at some point. As it does, “life be life-ing” and her journey in the US saw her start a career in tech, beat cancer twice, and develop the courage to return to France in late 2023. It’s an episode with lots of laughs and timely observations about the journey, which serve as life lessons for all occasions. Don’t miss these gems and What’s on the Rocks this week where Carley is ducking and diving in the streets of Nice.

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    37 min

About Riviera on the Rocks

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Welcome to 'Riviera on the Rocks' - your passport to the enchanting world of the South of France!


We are your hosts - Alexis & Carley and we want to bring you along on our journeys of…