Dabbling in Jet Lag - Life & Travel in France

Jen Ciesielski the creator of Dabbling in Jet Lag on a hike in Alsace France

Hi, I’m Jen – a Francophile, expat, and photographer. I’ve lived in France for eight years and have called Strasbourg home since 2019.

But my love of all things French started back in 2012 when I visited Paris for the first time. From that moment on, I’ve been on a mission to uncover this country’s hidden secrets.

This website is all about life and travel in France. My goal is to help people like you live out their dreams and plan their ultimate French getaway.

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11 Incredible Alsace Tours in 2025 (A Local’s Guide)

This is Quai de la Poissonnerie in Colmar. It's a small cobbled street with rows of colorful houses lined along the Lauch River. It's one of the top attractions in Colmar

23 Incredible Things to Do in Colmar, France (from a Local)

This is the view from the Strasbourg Cathedral. It shows the rooftops all the way to La Petite France and in the distance there is the outline of the Vosges mountains.

Is Strasbourg Worth It? A Local’s Guide to the Pros and Cons

This is a guide on how to spend 2 days in Strasbourg, France. It's written by local resident Jen Ciesielski.

2 Days in Strasbourg: The Perfect Itinerary (from a Local)

25 Amazing Things to Do in Alsace (Local’s Guide 2025)

33 Incredible Things to Do in Lyon in 2025

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Latest Blog Posts

This is the Kutzig Bus I took. I captured this picture while it was parked at the Riquewihr stop.

Kutzig Bus Review: Everything You Need to Know

This is Jen Ciesielski's phone with all the apps for Alsace.

17 Essential Apps and Websites for Your Trip to Alsace

This is a selection of Madeleines du Voyage from Strasbourg's best tea house - Au Fond du Jardin.

Au Fond du Jardin: Strasbourg’s One-of-a-Kind Tea House

Half-timbered house along Quai des Tanneurs, a cobbled street. It's one of the best things to see in Sélestat.

15 Incredible Things to Do in Sélestat (2025)

This a photo I look of a bottle a purchased from one of the top wineries to visit in Alsace. It's a bottle of wine surrounded by grape vines.

9 Best Wineries to Visit in Alsace (Local’s Guide)

The typical sign for choucroute verte in Riquewihr. This is one of the most famous foods from Alsace.

Food from Alsace: 20 Must-Try Specialties

This is the perfect one day in Beaune itinerary. It's your complete guide to visiting this city in a day.

One Day in Beaune: The Perfect Itinerary (2025)

This is a photo of me, Jen Ciesielski, holding my Dijon Owl Trail map and booklet in front of the Notre Dame Church.

The Dijon Owl Trail: A Complete Guide (from a Local)

If you're looking for the top things to do in Dijon, this guide have everything you need to plan the perfect trip.

21 Incredible Things to Do in Dijon, France

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Strasbourg

This is a self-guided walking tour of Strasbourg's Grand Ile that I developed.

Step into the heart of Strasbourg and uncover the enchanting secrets of Grand Île with this immersive self-guided audio tour co-published by myself and VoiceMap.

You’ll wander through ancient streets, marvel at architectural masterpieces, and discover stories that echo the rich cultural heritage of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Tour Length: 60 minutes
Distance: 2.8 km (1.8 miles)
Price: $7.99

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