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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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What a Charente River cruise vacation is like
Earlier this month, Tom, my in-laws, Dagny, and I spent a week on a boat cruising along the Charente River…
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Defeated at the doctor and a lesson
I had an appointment at the GP a couple of weeks ago which went terribly. I saw a male doctor…
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School supplies French style: A look at back-to-school goodies in France
C’est la rentrée! It’s back-to-school time in France! The first day back for all public schools nationwide is Tuesday, September…
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What does bonjour mean in French & why you NEED to say it often!
Curious about the meaning of bonjour? You don’t have to spend more than a couple of days in France to…
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Answering your questions in my very first YouTube Q&A
Hey all, Q&A’s are some of my favorite types of videos from YouTubers I watch, so I figured I’d try…
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Struggling with the disadvantages of living abroad? Remember this
If you’ve lived abroad long enough, you’ve surely come up against periods of frustration and struggle when you don’t feel…
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Is Mont St. Michel worth it? Answering common questions about visiting this top France landmark
Simply put, the Mont Saint-Michel will blow you away. It’s the second most visited place in France after Paris, and…
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8 years
It’s 2020 and probably the strangest year we’ve all ever had. The very end of May 2020 also marked 8…
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Hard water in France and why I’m doing something about it at my house
Before moving to France, I never paid attention when I’d hear people talking about hard water. We didn’t have hard…
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French manners & my favorite French social norm
Upon visiting France, you’ll most definitely notice the social politeness everywhere you go and the importance of French manners. Daily…
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How does Transferwise work? Why you NEED to be using it!
No one likes losing money, but when you live abroad and need to transfer your money between currencies, you face…
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What $20 buys you at a French supermarket
Grocery shopping is something people love or hate. Which side are you on? Back in the USA, I loved checking…
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17 American things I do that confuse French people
If you live in one country for most of your life well into your 20s and then move abroad, it’s…
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France food tour: Bread, cheese, and wine market tour (VIDEO)
Bonjour, tout le monde! How are you holding up? I’m sharing my latest YouTube video where I visit an indoor…
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A few words on living abroad
An abridged version of the post below originally appeared on my Instagram feed. It got a positive response so I…
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