Hey all, I want to share something with you that has made an impact on my life. It's something that I think I always knew but it wasn't until I heard someone put it into words that I internalized the message. Maybe it can help you in some way too. ... Read More about What grief taught me about living (3 years after losing my mom)
8 Reasons why people move to France and don’t learn French
In a perfect world, we'd move to France, study French a little bit, magically just "pick up" the language by being immersed in it, and then speak perfect French two weeks later just like a native. Yeahhhhhhhhhh no. Sorry, it doesn't work like that! Language learning is a journey and it's not a ... Read More about 8 Reasons why people move to France and don’t learn French
The harsh reality of living abroad
When we think of moving abroad to France, many of us associate it with living a dreamy life full of travel, effortlessly picking up the French language, making tons of French friends, and escaping everything we hated about wherever we lived before. It seems like life in France is thought of as a ... Read More about The harsh reality of living abroad
Taste testing 13 of the best potato chip flavors in France
Upon visiting grocery stores in France, you'll find that they look similar enough to what you're used to back home. They have all the usual departments like produce, dairy, a butcher and all the grocery shopping staples. But if you look more closely, you'll see that there are all kinds of amazing ... Read More about Taste testing 13 of the best potato chip flavors in France
When people only know you in a foreign language
How many people out there know the "real" you? You know what I mean... people who love you for you and know who you are inside and out. Are they family members? Maybe people you grew up with who have been life-long friends? If you speak more than one language, how many of them only know you in your ... Read More about When people only know you in a foreign language
Don’t @ me, but here’s what this American abroad doesn’t miss (one bit) about the U.S.
Bonjour from the land of baguettes and berets! I've been living the dream in France for over a decade now and for some reason, I don't think I've ever written a post on things I DON'T miss from the U.S. I've told you all about things I miss about living in the good ol' U.S. of A, things the U.S. ... Read More about Don’t @ me, but here’s what this American abroad doesn’t miss (one bit) about the U.S.
5 Things the U.S. does better than France
Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name of balance, today I'll be getting into a bunch of things the U.S. does better than France. And yes, for all you skeptics out there, there are some, so let’s get into it. ;-) ... Read More about 5 Things the U.S. does better than France
6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans
France, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and undeniable je ne sais quoi, is a dream destination for many of you out there. But before you pack your beret and practice your "bonjour," there might be a few things you encounter that'll leave you scratching your head. It's no secret that ... Read More about 6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans
8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French
I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes patience, determination, a healthy dose of curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The more set in our ways we are, the harder it will be. Let me tell you, there's a whole secret handshake (well, not ... Read More about 8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French
These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.)
Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you've spent some time in France, you've definitely noticed that many things here are smaller than what we're used to in the United States. Let's get into a bunch of things in France that are without a doubt smaller than their ... Read More about These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.)
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