Bonjour tout le monde! I was in the U.S. visiting family for Thanksgiving and the longer I live in France, the more I realize that reverse culture shock is truly a thing. I’m originally from NJ, but my family now lives in Florida, and that’s a bit of culture shock in and of itself. The U.S. is huge ... Read More about I left France and yes, reverse culture shock is real: 10 Surprises from Florida life
40 Things that might catch you off guard when you move to France
Thinking of moving to France? You're not alone. I was in your shoes back in the day. But before you pack your bags, there are a bunch of points to consider and some might even fall into the culture shock category. I wrote an in-depth article on 9 things people majorly underestimate when moving to ... Read More about 40 Things that might catch you off guard when you move to France
After just a year in France, this American couple moved back to the US: My thoughts on their story
By now, you've probably read this popular CNN article that has been shared extensively over the past couple of weeks. It features an American couple in their mid-70s who moved to France from California a little over a year ago. "Frustrated and exhausted," they decided to move back to the U.S. after ... Read More about After just a year in France, this American couple moved back to the US: My thoughts on their story
15 French Christmas ornaments for Francophiles 2024
If you’re a Francophile, then you know that Christmas is the perfect time to add a little French flair to your holiday decor. After all, nothing says "Joyeux Noël" like a Christmas tree sprinkled with ornaments that capture the magic of France—whether it's a sparkling Eiffel Tower, a buttery ... Read More about 15 French Christmas ornaments for Francophiles 2024
7 Things I did RIGHT when I moved to France
Since 2012, I've regaled you with tons of content (this is my 953rd post!) including mistakes I've made over the years as a foreigner in France. I've told you about 45 things I did wrong as a newbie foreigner in France, expat mistakes that hold us back, and embarrassing French mistakes to avoid -- ... Read More about 7 Things I did RIGHT when I moved to France
45 Things I did WRONG as a newbie foreigner in France
Moving to France has been one of my best life decisions… and also the one where I’ve made the most mistakes. From adapting to French culture to figuring out simple grocery shopping, I'd like to tell you my faux pas have been few and far between. But the reality is there have been many and sometimes ... Read More about 45 Things I did WRONG as a newbie foreigner in France
8 Subtle differences between France & the U.S. you’ll only notice when you live there
Bonjour, tout le monde! Today I’m back with even more little things France does differently than the U.S. You seem to love these types of posts just as much as I do, so let’s jump right in… ... Read More about 8 Subtle differences between France & the U.S. you’ll only notice when you live there
Delicious or disgusting? 5 Foods I didn’t know about until AFTER I moved to France
When I first moved to France, I thought I had a pretty good grasp of food. After all, I grew up in the NYC metro area where you can find a huge variety of cuisines and ingredients from all over the world. I figured, "How different could it be?" But, oh boy, was I in for a surprise! ... Read More about Delicious or disgusting? 5 Foods I didn’t know about until AFTER I moved to France
5 Ways France & the U.S. use numbers differently
Numbers are supposed to be universal, right? They’re the language of math and that transcends language. Easy peasy. Well, that’s what I thought until I moved to France and found myself surprised by all the ways the French use numbers differently than how we do in the U.S. ... Read More about 5 Ways France & the U.S. use numbers differently
What grief taught me about living (3 years after losing my mom)
Hey all, I want to share something with you that has made an impact on my life. It's something that I think I always knew but it wasn't until I heard someone put it into words that I internalized the message. Maybe it can help you in some way too. ... Read More about What grief taught me about living (3 years after losing my mom)
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