A few years ago, I wrote a post about 17 things you can do in France but not the USA…
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How do you get to know French people if small talk isn’t a thing?
Over the years on my blog and YouTube channel, I’ve talked about French social norms and mentioned that small talk…
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What I’d do differently if I were moving to France today
I moved to France in 2012 and you know what they say about hindsight being 20/20. You’ve heard the saying…
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Which French visa type do I need? (plus a France visa insurance rec)
As we settle into the new year and look forward to the warmer months this spring, our thoughts naturally turn…
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A look back at 2021
Man oh man, 2021… did you kick my butt! This time of year, I like to look back and recap…
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France sucks? That problematic “If you hate France, then go home!” attitude
If you can’t tell it like it is on your own blog, where can you? Buckle up for this one…
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Biggest reasons NOT to live in France
It’s easy to find 100 reasons why you SHOULD move to France — some aren’t that serious, like the amazing…
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Big questions Americans ask me after learning I’m an expat in France
When I was back in Florida last month, I fielded some interesting questions from my fellow Americans. I’ve written before…
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11 Things I do more often in the USA than in France
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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Pros and cons of living abroad in France that matter most
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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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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