Tom, my in-laws, and I just got home from spending a relaxing week down in French Basque Country. It was…
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8 MORE things you can do in the USA but NOT France
A few years ago, I wrote a post about 17 things you can do in France but not the USA…
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Quick guide to train travel in France (plus where to buy tickets)
As an American, when I think about taking a trip somewhere, I first think of flying or driving to my…
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250 Popular boy names in France from 1910 through today
When you think of popular French boy names, which ones come to mind? Pierre, Francois, Michel, Arnaud? Names like that?…
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My picks for the best French market bags & baskets
A visit to a French marché is a cultural experience and you can’t show up empty handed (or go home…
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Is it safe to travel to France now with the war in Ukraine? My thoughts.
The information shared below is up to date as of March 16, 2022. Life around the world has been far…
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How do you get to know French people if small talk isn’t a thing?
Over the years on my blog and YouTube channel, I’ve talked about French social norms and mentioned that small talk…
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What currency is used in France? MUST-KNOW money tips for Paris!
Are you almost ready for your vacation and curious about what currency is used in France? Or what currency for…
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What to know about buying flowers in France
A beautiful bouquet can give a space an all-new energy and feel and I’m on board with that! Over the…
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Which French visa type do I need? (plus a France visa insurance rec)
As we settle into the new year and look forward to the warmer months this spring, our thoughts naturally turn…
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250 Most popular French girl names you’ll want to steal for yourself!
Oooh là là, French girl names sound so beautiful, don’t they? If you’re curious about what the most popular French…
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9 Best things about living in France
This holiday season marks 10 years of living in France for me and there are certain aspects of life here…
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Christmas in France: Visiting a French Christmas market
On Monday, I went to the marché de Noël near me in Angers. French Christmas markets are a great way…
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The Best French ski resorts to visit this winter
Growing up, the nearest ski resorts were in the Poconos. On family trips and for my high school’s ski club,…
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Visiting French dairy producer Beillevaire! Cheese, butter, desserts! (VIDEO)
During the height of the pandemic, I reached out to the Beillevaire team to see if they’d be open to…
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Biggest reasons NOT to live in France
It’s easy to find 100 reasons why you SHOULD move to France — some aren’t that serious, like the amazing…
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Favorite French products in USA grocery stores?
When I first moved to France, it was SO difficult to find American products. Aside from specialty websites that import…
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Clueless about coucou meaning in English? How to use this informal word
When I first came to France, I’d hear people cheerily greet each other with “coucou” and I didn’t think it…
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Avoid these American social norms that don’t translate to French culture
If you grow up in one area of the world, you become very accustomed to how to behave socially there….
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Mouthwatering French pastry recommendations
Today’s post is from my friend Molly Wilkinson, an American pastry chef who just came out with an amazing French…
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