TV shows and movies are hard to find if you live abroad. So what’s an expat to do? How can you watch TV shows abroad?
The joys of applying for your 10-year residence card in France
If you didn’t pick up on the sarcasm in the title, it probably means you haven’t had the pleasure of…
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On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
If you’ve spent some time living abroad, you know firsthand how amusing, exhilarating, exhausting, life-changing and eye-opening life can be…
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French lesson: Listen for these words & phrases that tripped me up
Sometimes when you’re learning a language, you focus on all the wrong things. Like maybe focusing too much on perfect…
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Culture shock in France: 13 Things that will surprise you (especially #10)
France is the only country I’ve lived in aside from the U.S. and I experienced a bit of culture shock…
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You know you’re a tourist in France when…
Being a tourist is fun. Going somewhere new and seeing all the sights, getting lost, awkwardly pulling out your map…
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Weird French roof story: A guy showed up at our door
People who ring our doorbell fall into two categories: postal workers delivering a package or people trying to sell us something we don’t want/scammers. That’s it.
What I’m really thinking when you correct my French
Learning a new language as an adult is no easy feat. Becoming conversational in a foreign language is more or…
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UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Hi all, about two years ago I published a post titled The lonely expat problem: Making friends is harder than…
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Brittany France pictures from our weekend via Instagram
Hi there! Coming to you from Brittany! Tom, Dagny and I are in the Morbihan region of Brittany this weekend…
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Do you hug in French culture? NO! Here’s what to do instead
Do French people hug? Curious about hugging in France? I’m talking about all of that in this post about hugging in France and why it’s not a part of French culture in the same way as it is in the USA. Here’s the first thing to know: You do not greet French people with a hug. Ever. Here’s what you do instead of hugging!
French women don’t get their nails done
Nail salons exist in France but nowhere near the number of salons you’d find in a comparable US suburb. What’s up with French women nails?
Why does France conjure up such a sense of class and sophistication?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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So you’re gonna be an expat? Tips for the newbie
Moving is a fun and exciting time. But it can also be stressful and anxiety inducing. All of these things…
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French Christmas markets and Saumur food and wine show
French Christmas markets and anything to help get in the mood for the holiday season rank high on my to-do…
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Pics of the month November: Wine and regional products exhibition
Hello! The food in France never ceases to amaze me, so when I saw a wine and food show advertised…
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A shift in focus
Hi guys, blogging is a funny thing. Sometimes you have so much to say and sometimes it’s just the opposite….
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45 Things Americans think when visiting France for the first time
It’s a thrill to visit a place for the first time and all kinds of thoughts will run through your…
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Expat care packages are the best (and a holiday exchange?)
Happy Halloween! It’s a low-key day in these parts. Halloween isn’t a big deal here but still hoping to get…
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How living abroad changes you
Ever wonder how living abroad changes you? It will most certainly change you… and it’s for the best. Here’s what expat life has taught me.
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