Upon visiting France, you’ll most definitely notice the social politeness everywhere you go. Daily interactions are bookended with chipper bonjours…
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What $20 buys you at a French supermarket
Grocery shopping is something people love or hate. Which side are you on? Back in the USA, I loved checking…
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17 American things I do that confuse French people
If you live in one country for most of your life well into your 20s and then move abroad, it’s…
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French market visit: Bread, cheese, and wine food tour (VIDEO)
Bonjour, tout le monde! How are you holding up? I’m sharing my latest YouTube video where I visit an indoor…
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Why French people switch to English and how to get them to stop
A great way to improve your foreign language speaking skills is to converse with native speakers, but what do you…
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Making French macarons with a pastry chef (VIDEO)
Hi everyone, just popping in with a quick post to tell you about my latest video on my YouTube channel….
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77 Little differences you notice about life in France
When you move to France, you’ll notice little differences that will either make you smile, drive you mad with frustration,…
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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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Meal delivery services in France I love: HelloFresh and Seazon
When you think of French cooking, maybe you think of elaborate homecooked meals full of special sauces and tender cuts…
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Olivier Giraud’s “How to Become A Parisian in One Hour”
When you visit Paris, you’ll discover right away that Parisians are a special breed. They get a bad rap and…
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Your best travel tips for France
You’re a great resource! Yes, YOU! Did you know that? I picked your brain last month and asked my followers…
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French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you’re used to — even if you don’t…
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Why I feel uneasy 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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Monday Mishmash January 6, 2020
Wow, it’s sure been a while since I’ve done one of these. If you’ve been around these parts for a…
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Lunettes Pour Tous review: Affordable glasses & fast
I was in Nantes a couple of months ago and walked past a glasses store that caught my eye. It…
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Roundup of the best French Christmas desserts
As a kid, my mom would always find a very special Christmas dessert to make for everyone, usually pulled from…
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Mistakes tourists make when booking Paris vacation apartment rentals
Paris is a beautiful city, full of unique and interesting quirks and the best way to get a feel for local life, is by staying in an apartment. To make sure you’re not met with any surprises when you arrive, it’s worth reading up on the common mistakes tourists make when booking vacation rentals in Paris.
French Christmas markets worth a special trip
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that’s the case in France, too! The spirit of Christmas transforms…
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French banking 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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My favorite French Christmas decorations and ornaments for Francophiles
It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year! If you’re a Francophile, it’s time to get the house and tree ready…
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