Before moving to France, I had SO many ideas about what French people were like. Some were based on movies,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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45 Things I did WRONG as a newbie foreigner in France
Moving to France has been one of my best life decisions… and also the one where I’ve made the most…
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8 Subtle differences between France & the U.S. you’ll only notice when you live there
Bonjour, tout le monde! Today I’m back with even more little things France does differently than the U.S. You seem…
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Delicious or disgusting? 5 Foods I didn’t know about until AFTER I moved to France
When I first moved to France, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of food. After all, I grew…
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5 Ways France & the U.S. use numbers differently
Numbers are supposed to be universal, right? They’re the language of math and that transcends language. Easy peasy. Well, that’s…
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What grief taught me about living (3 years after losing my mom)
Hey all, I want to share something with you that has made an impact on my life. It’s something that…
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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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