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.
Finding a pumpkin in France (and carving success!)
It’s Monday, glorious Monday which means the weekend is over. Boooo!!! But the good news is that we found pumpkins…
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7 Things that surprised me on our Uniworld France river cruise
If you’ve been following the blog, you know that Tom and I went on a Bordeaux river cruise aboard the…
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France subscription box: La Box Made In Provence review
Getting mail as an adult (when it’s not bills) is a lot of fun, so to put the fun back…
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Dining etiquette in France: How to wow your French dining companion
Curious about dining etiquette in France? Read on and do like the locals do when eating out at restaurants in France.
7 Things I’ll never understand about the French
I’ve been in France nearly three years now and have made great* strides in understanding the French people, the language…
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What I’m loving lately
Is it really September 1 already? Yikes. I think we had about two weeks of summer in these parts back…
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France subscription box: Vineabox is for wine lovers
As a kid, I’d look forward to getting the mail each afternoon. I’d skip down to the mailbox eagerly sifting…
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