If you’ve lived abroad long enough, you’ve surely come up against periods of frustration and struggle when you don’t feel…
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Tips for visiting Mont Saint-Michel: Answers to common questions
Simply put, the Mont Saint-Michel will blow you away. It’s the second most visited place in France after Paris, and…
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8 years
It’s 2020 and probably the strangest year we’ve all ever had. The very end of May 2020 also marked 8…
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Hard water in France and why I’m doing something about it at my house
Before moving to France, I never paid attention when I’d hear people talking about hard water. We didn’t have hard…
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My favorite French social norm
Upon visiting France, you’ll most definitely notice the social politeness everywhere you go. Daily interactions are bookended with chipper bonjours…
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Why TransferWise is the best way to send money abroad
No one likes losing money, but when you live abroad and need to transfer your money between currencies, you face…
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What $20 buys you at a French supermarket
Grocery shopping is something people love or hate. Which side are you on? Back in the USA, I loved checking…
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17 American things I do that confuse French people
If you live in one country for most of your life well into your 20s and then move abroad, it’s…
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French market visit: Bread, cheese, and wine food tour (VIDEO)
Bonjour, tout le monde! How are you holding up? I’m sharing my latest YouTube video where I visit an indoor…
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A few words on living abroad
An abridged version of the post below originally appeared on my Instagram feed. It got a positive response so I…
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77 Little differences you notice about life in France
When you move to France, you’ll notice little differences that will either make you smile, drive you mad with frustration,…
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Black hair & skin: French Grandma meets her first Black person
Salut, tout le monde! Today I have a guest post for you coming from one of my readers named Natasha….
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French culture: Big roundup of what you need to know
In a lot of ways, French culture is very different from what you’re used to — even if you don’t…
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Why I feel uneasy telling people I live in France
When I was back home in the USA last month, my feelings about one aspect of the living abroad experience…
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Do you tip in France? Must-know facts about tipping in France from someone who lives there
Any American living in France will notice that tipping in France is different than what they’re used to. Do you tip in France and for what services and how much do you tip in France? The entire culture is different so of course that applies to tipping in France as well. Let’s take a closer look at France tipping culture.
A look back at 2019: Top posts, stats, and a word on creativity
How is it already the end of 2019?? It’s the end of a DECADE?!?! Today’s December 31, which means it’s…
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French Christmas markets worth a special trip
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and that’s the case in France, too! The spirit of Christmas transforms…
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French banking oddities
French banking is very different from what I was used to in the USA. It’s less flexible, less convenient, and…
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Expat mistakes that hold us back as foreigners abroad
As a kid, I thought the adults in my life had it all figured out. I thought everyone was kind…
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Everyday USA conveniences you won’t find in France
The USA is a huge country, and no matter where you go, you’ll find all types of everyday conveniences that make our lives easier and more efficient. In France, many things we take for granted in the USA are done a little differently. Let’s talk about these French cultural differences.