Ever watch a show where the main character does something really dumb and you want to scream at your TV?…
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Gardening for dummies 101: Why I don’t garden
Despite the fact that I am horrible at caring for them, I like plants. Really. I think they look nice…
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What I’ve learned from a year of blogging
I started Oui In France at the beginning of June last year as a way to document my expat journey,…
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New York, New York: The same place I love except for one thing
New York City holds a special place in my heart — my college years, where I met one of my…
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Expat Chitchat June: Introducing Matt from Sydney
Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of…
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On being pleasantly surprised
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his…
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5 Summer travel must haves for Europe (or anywhere!)
Ahhh, summer travel! Many of us wait all year for our summer travel plans to come to fruition, so no…
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Blogiversary: Oui In France is 1! A year in review
When I set out a year ago to start this blog, I never thought it would turn into something that…
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Big roundup of expat language flub stories for your entertainment
Anyone who has attempted to learn a foreign language has made their fair share of mistakes, but when you live…
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Expat problems: When are you coming home?
When you are you coming home is a question expats are asked pretty often. Except it’s not an easy question to answer. Sometimes there is no answer. And sometimes you’re already home.
Expat Chitchat May: Introducing Jay in Norway
Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of…
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Expats — I want your language flub stories for an upcoming blog post!
The expat language flub stories post is NOW LIVE HERE! Living abroad can be a mix of emotions, and for…
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Expat Chitchat: Introducing Mathilde, a French blogger in the USA
Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of…
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Petco giveaway: Gift card for 1,000 Twitter followers milestone
Giveaway is now over. Congrats to my winner, Carol B.! Hey readers, it’s giveaway time! And it’s for your pets!…
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We all need a home
At some point after making the foray into adulthood, there’s a moment where you really wonder if you’re officially an…
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Do they eat horse meat in France?: Findus scandal
Do they eat horse meat in France? Yes, yes they do. It pains me to say that in all honestly, I’ve probably eaten horse before – but not knowingly. A horse is a domesticated animal and not something I’d willingly consume. But the recent Findus scandal in France has me wondering about what’s really in the foods we eat.
Private jet membership with Jumpjet: The ultimate luxury
The first and only time I’ve ever set foot on a private jet was a few years ago at a…
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What has surprised me the most?
An interaction the other day made me realize maybe I’m adapting quite nicely and not that much has changed after all.
What is house sitting long term like and where do you find jobs?
Back before I moved to France, I was researching ways to quit your job and move abroad. One interesting prospect…
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What are other travel bloggers up to? The State of Travel Blogging 2013 infographic
Travel blogs are some of the most captivating around. With crisp photos and narratives that make you feel like you’re…
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