Foreigners in France have this special type of bond even if we don’t know each other. It’s subtle but you…
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Is life really better abroad? My honest take on living in France
When I decided to move France, it wasn’t because I was chasing a “better” life. That ended up being the…
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8 Quince travel must-haves for your trip to France (or anywhere!)
If you’ve ever stood in an airport security line desperately reorganizing a bag that made perfect sense when you packed…
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10 Things that test your patience when moving to France
No matter where you’re coming from, a move to France will test you. Maybe not at first and maybe not…
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23 Signs you’re obsessed with France and there’s no turning back
Do you remember your first trip to France? I sure do and it definitely wasn’t love at first sight, but…
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Watch out before you advocate for yourself at the doctor in France
This is one of those topics that might make you uncomfortable, especially if you’re an American and living in France,…
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The unromantic, honest reasons I belong in France
People think that moving to France is about romance, social media-worthy moments, and living like you’re always on vacation. And…
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2 Affordable French quiet luxury handbag brands you need to know about
If you love the idea of owning a beautifully made handbag — the kind that makes you feel instantly put-together…
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When France feels like home (and when it doesn’t)
People often ask me some version of, “So… does France feel like home now?” It’s a simple question on the…
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11 Quince designer handbag dupes (Polene, YSL, Prada, Loewe & more!)
If you’ve ever drooled over a classic designer handbag but couldn’t quite justify the four-figure price tag, you’re not alone….
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What the French taught me about enjoying life
When I first moved to France, I expected to learn about the culture, the language, history, and maybe a little…
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Why I wouldn’t retire in France as an American
When people think about retiring in France, the images that come to mind are often dreamy: long lunches on sunny…
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Where to buy canned pumpkin in France
If you’ve recently moved to France or if it’s your first fall season here, you might be surprised to learn…
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What I found in France that I didn’t know I was missing
When I first boarded that plane to France, I thought I had a pretty good handle on what I’d gain…
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Is life in France as good as it looks?
This is not a post that’s going to answer that question with a rose-colored glasses type of answer like, “No,…
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School supplies French style: A look at back-to-school goodies in France
C’est la rentrée! It’s back-to-school time in France! The first day back for students at all public schools nationwide is…
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You can have native-level fluency and still sound like a foreigner
As a native English speaker who has worked in international environments and who started learning French as an adult, I’m…
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99 Things a tourist might see in the U.S. but not in France
Ready for a big ol’ list? Here’s a diverse and fascinating list of 100 things a tourist might see in…
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What living in rural France did to my mindset, routine & happiness
Bonjour, tout le monde! I’m coming to you today with a guest post from one of my readers all about…
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7 Things that didn’t go to plan when moving to France
Moving abroad is often painted as an adventure full of excitement, fresh starts, travel, and a fairytale life (thanks social…
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