Are you a different version of yourself when you’re home versus when you’re abroad? If so, in what ways? What…
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But you live in Paris: The Myth of the City of Lights
Bonjour, tout le monde! Every couple of years, I put out a call for guest posts from Oui In France…
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5 Tips for being vegetarian in France & what it’s taught me about French culture
Bonjour, tout le monde! I have a guest post for you today coming from Catherine, an English woman I’ve known…
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Moving to another country and having doubts? You’re normal
Moving abroad to France was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Although moving to another country is rewarding…
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9 Things NOT to pack when moving to France
Woohoo, you’re moving to France! Now it’s time to pack and your head is spinning… so much to bring… suitcases…
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Adventures in French plumbing
Over the years, I’ve read blog posts from people living in Parisian apartments recounting their trials and tribulations of French…
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What do French people eat for breakfast?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It’s been drilled into our heads ever since we were kids,…
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Culture shock? Going to the doctor in France vs. the USA
Going to the doctor in France is a rite of passage we all go through. You go from being a…
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Pros and cons of living in France that matter most to me
I’m a big fan of making pros and cons lists. When I’m grappling with a decision, I’ve been known to…
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7 Little differences about Christmas in France
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, and while this year hasn’t been the easiest…
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16 American concepts that don’t exist in France
Depending on where you live, what you’re used to and how observant you are, a trip to France might seem…
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Christmas care package ideas for friends who live abroad
Need some suggestions for what to send in a care package to a friend abroad? Here are my tips.
What the France lockdown is like this time around
France has been under a second nationwide lockdown since October 30 and there are some differences this time around. How’s…
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Living abroad stories: Sharing the pandemic’s silver lining
Doom and gloom has been the name of the game since March, so in an attempt to flip the script,…
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You are in control (my backstory)
Have you ever been at a job or stuck in the same routine and wondered what else was out there?…
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Foreigners in France reveal the easiest and hardest parts of life abroad
I wanted to hear from other foreigners in France about what they’ve found to be the easiest and hardest parts…
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What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Earlier this month, Tom, my in-laws, Dagny, and I spent a week on a boat cruising along the Charente River…
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Defeated at the doctor and a lesson
I had an appointment at the GP a couple of weeks ago which went terribly. I saw a male doctor…
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Souvenirs from France: A look at back-to-school supplies
C’est la rentrée! It’s back-to-school time in France! The first day back for all public schools nationwide is Tuesday, September…
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Bonjour meaning in French and English: Why it’s the most important word in France
You don’t have to spend more than a couple of days in France to notice that bonjour is said all…
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