Before moving to France, I had SO many ideas about what French people were like. Some were based on movies, also my high school trip to France as a teen where our group was actually spit on by a drunk guy. Other ideas I'd had were from what I’d read online and from people who had visited France ... Read More about 5 French stereotypes I believed before moving to France
I stopped worrying about these 6 things when I moved to France
Life in France isn’t perfect—no place is—but there are some genuine upsides that have made my life a lot less stressful. I don’t sugarcoat things around here or paint France as some kind of utopia (spoiler: it’s not), but let me give credit where it’s due. Here are six things I stopped worrying ... Read More about I stopped worrying about these 6 things when I moved to France
5 Unexpected positive surprises about life in France
Moving to France comes with plenty of expectations—the fact that we'll be learning French, seeing stunning architecture everywhere, visiting some of the world's best museums, eating great food, and, of course, the joie de vivre. There are lots of surprises along the way too, though. Some weren't so ... Read More about 5 Unexpected positive surprises about life in France
Want to annoy the French? Watch out for these 9 ways to offend the locals
Maybe you're heading to France soon or you just moved here. Congrats! But getting up to speed culturally can be a bit of a challenge. To that end, let me save you from majorly embarrassing yourself. There are several ways to offend the French faster than you can buy a baguette, so let’s get into it! ... Read More about Want to annoy the French? Watch out for these 9 ways to offend the locals
Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move
The other day while scrolling on social media, I saw a post from a woman looking to connect with people who have moved to France. She enthusiastically said she is moving to France because she "just loves everything about it!" And that one simple phrase let me know she's not ready to move to France. ... Read More about Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move
I left France and yes, reverse culture shock is real: 10 Surprises from Florida life
Bonjour tout le monde! I was in the U.S. visiting family for Thanksgiving and the longer I live in France, the more I realize that reverse culture shock is truly a thing. I’m originally from NJ, but my family now lives in Florida, and that’s a bit of culture shock in and of itself. The U.S. is huge ... Read More about I left France and yes, reverse culture shock is real: 10 Surprises from Florida life
40 Things that might catch you off guard when you move to France
Thinking of moving to France? You're not alone. I was in your shoes back in the day. But before you pack your bags, there are a bunch of points to consider and some might even fall into the culture shock category. I wrote an in-depth article on 9 things people majorly underestimate when moving to ... Read More about 40 Things that might catch you off guard when you move to France
After just a year in France, this American couple moved back to the US: My thoughts on their story
By now, you've probably read this popular CNN article that has been shared extensively over the past couple of weeks. It features an American couple in their mid-70s who moved to France from California a little over a year ago. "Frustrated and exhausted," they decided to move back to the U.S. after ... Read More about After just a year in France, this American couple moved back to the US: My thoughts on their story
15 French Christmas ornaments for Francophiles 2024
If you’re a Francophile, then you know that Christmas is the perfect time to add a little French flair to your holiday decor. After all, nothing says "Joyeux Noël" like a Christmas tree sprinkled with ornaments that capture the magic of France—whether it's a sparkling Eiffel Tower, a buttery ... Read More about 15 French Christmas ornaments for Francophiles 2024
7 Things I did RIGHT when I moved to France
Since 2012, I've regaled you with tons of content (this is my 953rd post!) including mistakes I've made over the years as a foreigner in France. I've told you about 45 things I did wrong as a newbie foreigner in France, expat mistakes that hold us back, and embarrassing French mistakes to avoid -- ... Read More about 7 Things I did RIGHT when I moved to France
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