C'est la rentrée! It's back-to-school time in France! The first day back for students at all public schools nationwide is Monday, September 1, 2025, and along with that comes school supplies shopping. Let's take a look at what school supplies French kids need before they head back to class. P.S. ... Read More about School supplies French style: A look at back-to-school goodies in France
You can have native-level fluency and still sound like a foreigner
As a native English speaker who has worked in international environments and who started learning French as an adult, I'm very familiar with accents -- both my own and those of others. I’ve noticed an assumption that’s as frustrating as it is widespread: People often assume that someone’s accent is ... Read More about You can have native-level fluency and still sound like a foreigner
99 Things a tourist might see in the U.S. but not in France
Ready for a big ol' list? Here's a diverse and fascinating list of 100 things a tourist might see in the U.S. but not typically in France... spanning culture, food, habits, infrastructure, people, and everyday life. These differences are part of what makes traveling — and comparing cultures — so ... Read More about 99 Things a tourist might see in the U.S. but not in France
What living in rural France did to my mindset, routine & happiness
Bonjour, tout le monde! I'm coming to you today with a guest post from one of my readers all about rural French life. American-born Trish Jasinski moved to Paris in 2008, taking advantage of an opportunity for a job transfer. She spent much of her career in marketing, working for large international ... Read More about What living in rural France did to my mindset, routine & happiness
7 Things that didn’t go to plan when moving to France
Moving abroad is often painted as an adventure full of excitement, fresh starts, travel, and a fairytale life (thanks social media). And while all of that can be true, what you don’t hear as much about are the bumps in the road—the twists and turns that force you to rethink everything and remind you ... Read More about 7 Things that didn’t go to plan when moving to France
5 French stereotypes I believed before moving to France
Before moving to France, I had SO many ideas about what French people were like. Some were based on movies, also my high school trip to France as a teen where our group was actually spit on by a drunk guy. Other ideas I'd had were from what I’d read online and from people who had visited France ... Read More about 5 French stereotypes I believed before moving to France
I stopped worrying about these 6 things when I moved to France
Life in France isn’t perfect—no place is—but there are some genuine upsides that have made my life a lot less stressful. I don’t sugarcoat things around here or paint France as some kind of utopia (spoiler: it’s not), but let me give credit where it’s due. Here are six things I stopped worrying ... Read More about I stopped worrying about these 6 things when I moved to France
5 Unexpected positive surprises about life in France
Moving to France comes with plenty of expectations—the fact that we'll be learning French, seeing stunning architecture everywhere, visiting some of the world's best museums, eating great food, and, of course, the joie de vivre. There are lots of surprises along the way too, though. Some weren't so ... Read More about 5 Unexpected positive surprises about life in France
Want to annoy the French? Watch out for these 9 ways to offend the locals
Maybe you're heading to France soon or you just moved here. Congrats! But getting up to speed culturally can be a bit of a challenge. To that end, let me save you from majorly embarrassing yourself. There are several ways to offend the French faster than you can buy a baguette, so let’s get into it! ... Read More about Want to annoy the French? Watch out for these 9 ways to offend the locals
Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move
The other day while scrolling on social media, I saw a post from a woman looking to connect with people who have moved to France. She enthusiastically said she is moving to France because she "just loves everything about it!" And that one simple phrase let me know she's not ready to move to France. ... Read More about Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 98
- Next Page »
