French Makoti
Bonjour! 💙 I'm Khanyo — a South African expat living in France, revealing authentic French life beyond Paris.
🇫🇷 DISCOVER WITH ME:
• Hidden gems in Brittany, Normandy & French regions tourists miss
• Expat life in Northern France | Daily life in Lille
• Enchanting French Christmas markets
• French home cooking with my in-laws
• Medieval villages, coastal towns & local markets
• Real French lifestyle, culture & slow living
✨ MY PERSPECTIVE:
As a South African wife and mother in France, I bridge two cultures while discovering the authentic French experience most travelers never see. No filters, no tourist traps — just real life in France's most underrated regions.
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📍 BASED IN: Lille, Northern France
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✨ Bretagne Road Trip: The Journey & Our Countryside Manor Arrival✨
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“Lille Weekend Vlog 🇫🇷" Birthday Cake, Canal Strolls & Flemish Feast
Back to Brussels 🇧🇪 | Rainy Walk, Warm Memories & a Surprise at Mayfair ✨
A Cozy Easter with My French In-Laws | Traditions, Feasts & Family
A Perfect Beach Day in France 🇫🇷 | Discovering the Hidden Gems of Leffrinckoucke
Paris Like You've Never Seen It | Rain, Romance & Easter Memories
Peaceful Start to the Week | Gym Day, Massage, and My Morning Ritual
The Charm of French Markets: A Morning In France!
A Slow Living Saturday in Beautiful Northern France
A Perfect Morning in Umhlanga Rocks | South Africa’s Most Scenic Beach Walk
What It's Really Like to Live in France | A Perfect Saturday as an Expat!
The Allure of Simple Life in France
Northern France: Home of the BEST Festivals
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Returning Home After 4 Years 🇿🇦✨ Durban, Ocean Views & the Woolies Pie I Missed!
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