Have you ever been at a job or stuck in the same routine and wondered what else was out there?…
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Foreigners in France reveal the easiest and hardest parts of life abroad
I wanted to hear from other foreigners in France about what they’ve found to be the easiest and hardest parts…
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Struggling with the disadvantages of living abroad? Remember this
If you’ve lived abroad long enough, you’ve surely come up against periods of frustration and struggle when you don’t feel…
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How does Transferwise work? Why you NEED to be using it!
No one likes losing money, but when you live abroad and need to transfer your money between currencies, you face…
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11 Best health apps for expat women
As a woman living abroad, it is important to stay physically and mentally healthy so you can be at your…
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Black hair & skin: French Grandma meets her first Black person
Salut, tout le monde! Today I have a guest post for you coming from one of my readers named Natasha….
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Why I hate telling people I live in France
When I was back home in the USA last month, my feelings about one aspect of the living abroad experience…
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French banking system oddities
French banking is very different from what I was used to in the USA. It’s less flexible, less convenient, and…
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Expat mistakes that hold us back as foreigners abroad
As a kid, I thought the adults in my life had it all figured out. I thought everyone was kind…
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What does Peloton mean & why the app is about so much more than exercise
I’m much more reliant on technology to connect with those who are important to me — hello WhatsApp and Facetime — and one example of this is through the Peloton fitness app. I’m obsessed, but it goes well beyond the fitness aspect. Let’s talk about the Peloton meaning and why it goes beyond exercise.
I finally got air conditioning in France
As I type this at 9:56 p.m., it’s 95 F/35 C outside. Temps topped 100 F today and there’s no…
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When does life abroad in France just become regular life?
I moved abroad for the first time in 2009. I came for work and there was a very clear end…
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7 Assumptions people have made about me and others who live abroad
Everyone makes assumptions and most of the time they’re harmless even if they are majorly off base. But you know what they say when you assume… Here are some things people have assumed about me over the years after moving abroad and I’m setting the record straight.
Is living abroad freeing?
A couple of months ago on Twitter, among all of the memes, political arguments and other randomness, I came across…
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How living in France helps me to embrace a sustainable lifestyle
In recent years, I’ve made a shift to try to live a more sustainable life. I haven’t done anything extraordinary…
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How to move to France
Hi guys, the most popular question I get from readers is about how to move to France. People write me looking for advice, reassurance and encouragement, all of which I’m happy to give.
The living abroad in France experience is not one size fits all
There’s this theme I’ve seen among my own readers and elsewhere in this niche. It’s that life abroad is a…
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4 Myths about the French healthcare system you should stop believing
What’s the French healthcare system like? I hear these time and time again. Here are 4 myths about the French healthcare system you should stop believing.
Where to buy American food in France
You don’t have to look very hard online to find a foreigner abroad looking for some of the comforts of home. Here’s where to buy American food in France. Everything from baking supplies to candy and even beverages.
Challenges of of living abroad in France
It’s easy to find a million reasons why you should move abroad to France. But once you’re here, is life perfect? Of course not! Let’s talk about the hardest parts of living abroad in France.