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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8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
As a blogger in this space, I field a handful of advice-seeking emails each week that come from people looking…
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Year in review: See ya, 2022!
It’s that time of the year! 2022 is nearly over, my birthday is on the horizon, and I’m recapping the…
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9 Common features of American homes that you won’t find in France
If you’ve spent any time in France, you’ve probably marveled at all the beautiful things the French do differently. From…
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6 Everyday American grocery store foods you won’t find in France
If you live abroad, you’ve undoubtedly missed foods from home. The brands and food products we grew up with aren’t…
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French stereotypes you NEED to stop believing!
Let me start with a story that I don’t think I’ve ever shared here. Several years before I moved to…
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Do you know these little differences about life in France?
One of my favorite France vs. USA list posts on my blog is the one from a couple of years…
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12 Things I’d never bought before moving to France
Life in France has a lot going for it and when you move here, you’ll notice there are a bunch…
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What 10 years of blogging has taught me about life
Wowwwww, and just like that, 10 years in the books. This month marks my blog’s 10th birthday and I can’t…
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8 MORE things you can do in the USA but NOT France
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 from the USA 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 France visa insurance info)
As we settle into the new year and look forward to the warmer months this spring, our thoughts naturally turn…
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9 Best things about living in France as an American
This holiday season marks 10 years of living in France for me and there are certain aspects of life here…
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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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