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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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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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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6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans
France, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and undeniable je ne sais quoi, is a dream destination for many of…
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8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French
I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes…
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These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.)
Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you’ve spent some time in France, you’ve definitely noticed…
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8 HUGE misconceptions about life in France that are WAY off base
While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the…
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5 Myths about the French and the actual TRUTH!
Oooh la la, the FRENCH! Wow, are people opinionated… Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of assumptions about French…
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6 Strange things I now do in the U.S. because I live in France
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as…
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7 Normal French habits that would be rude in the U.S.
French culture is known for its elegance, delicious food, and rich history. However, some of the customs and habits that…
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