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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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France manners: Bonjour in French and why it’s the most important word you’ll say
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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Answering your questions in my very first YouTube Q&A
Hey all, Q&A’s are some of my favorite types of videos from YouTubers I watch, so I figured I’d try…
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Struggling with living abroad? Remember this
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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