Roaming Between Worlds

Hello, I’m Soline! For those who are new here, welcome to the Club! I’ve been living in the US for almost 13 years, splitting my time between California and France. When I’m not roaming France in search of the next cool spot to bring my guests, you’ll find me wandering through California’s wide-open spaces. The vastness and immensity of the American landscape always remind me of what’s essential in life—it’s humbling, grounding, and full of freedom. And yet, as much as I love that, I always find myself drawn back to Europe’s charm: the little corners, the old stone villages, and the layers of history that feel like home.

Before starting Roam Rest Reset earlier this year, I spent years in the event industry and then helping grow an international communications company in the markets of France and Quebec. After all that, I wanted to create something of my own—personal, fun, and full of cultural experiences that go beyond the typical tour.

This is exactly what I want to share through my multi-day tours: the little things, the different perspectives—especially from my own life between the US and France. I want you to taste what European life feels like while exploring different regions, so you leave with a true grasp of France and the comfort to come back on your own one day.

In general, I design each journey around one city paired with a countryside region, so you experience both sides of France—not just one place, not just one story. We’ll enjoy the highlights of a big city, a touch of history to set the scene, plenty of culture, lots of food, and cozy, family-style evenings. And of course, I always leave a little room for fun and spontaneity—because the best memories often come from the unexpected.

Anyway, enough about me and my multi-day journeys for now! Next week, we’re tackling a proper topic—get ready!

For today, I’ll leave you to tackle your week with a happy Monday—and a little French flavor too.

The expression of the week is: “pisser dans un violon.”Literally, it means “to piss in a violin” (yes, very French 🙃). But what it really means is: to do something completely pointless, with no effect whatsoever.

Here are some workday examples of how the French would use it:

• « Essayer d’expliquer ça à mon boss, c’est pisser dans un violon. »Trying to explain that to my boss is like peeing in a violin (a total waste of time).

• « J’ai envoyé trois rappels pour la réunion, mais c’est comme pisser dans un violon. »I sent three reminders for the meeting, but it was like peeing in a violin (nobody paid attention).

• « Leur demander de baisser le nombre d’emails, c’est pisser dans un violon. »Asking them to reduce the number of emails is like peeing in a violin (useless).

  
  

• …And please, don’t say this newsletter—😉 The good stuff comes in the next one!

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À bientôt,Soline ✨