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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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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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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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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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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11 Things I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade in France
As someone who has called France home since 2012, I’ve had loads of time over the years to reflect on…
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No more mistakes! Your complete guide to understanding French phone numbers
There’s nothing that sends more shivers up French learners’ spines than dealing with French phone numbers. When I first moved…
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10 Moving to France questions answered by an expert (visa, insurance & more)
One question I hear from my own readers time and time again is, “How can I move to France?” and…
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Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
Before moving to France, the only time I’d ever hear the “Where are you from” question directed at me would…
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5 Popular American comfort foods that French people don’t eat
The French love food and enjoying it is a bit of a national pastime. From simple dishes prepared well to…
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France calculates these 8 things in a totally different way than the U.S.
Holy heck are cultural differences fascinating. I’ve been blogging here on Oui In France since 2012 and there’s no shortage…
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