As someone who has called France home since 2012, I've had loads of time over the years to reflect on my life here and the life I left behind in the U.S. I've shared many of those reflections here on the blog, but something I haven't touched on is what I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade of ... Read More about 11 Things I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade in France
No more mistakes! Your complete guide to understanding French phone numbers
There's nothing that sends more shivers up French learners' spines than dealing with French phone numbers. When I first moved to France, nothing sent me into a panic like having to write down a French phone number. It was 10 times worse when I was on the phone and not face to face. Not only can ... Read More about No more mistakes! Your complete guide to understanding French phone numbers
5 Things I did that held me back while learning French
Before moving to France was even on my radar, I took classes at the Alliance Française one day a week for fun. Then, after I was accepted to TAPIF, moving to France had become a reality. My level of French at the time was B1 on paper and I felt like I had a good intermediate foundation under my ... Read More about 5 Things I did that held me back while learning French
Souvenir guide: Top American gifts to bring French friends & family
Over the years, I've gotten emails from people asking what to bring back from the U.S. for their French friends and family members, so today I'm going to answer that question. If you're looking for the perfect American gifts for French people, keep reading because I've got you covered! ... Read More about Souvenir guide: Top American gifts to bring French friends & family
13 Things tourists do that get strange looks from the French
Bonjour, mes amis! Are you planning a trip to France soon? While you may be excited to immerse yourself in French culture, keep in mind that there are certain tourist behaviors that might raise eyebrows among the locals. Cultural differences are real! From being too loud to wearing the wrong thing ... Read More about 13 Things tourists do that get strange looks from the French
101+ Cute French words & adorable expressions to add to your vocabulary
Last week over on my Facebook page, I asked you to share your favorite French words and you had so many good ones! Some were beautiful, others were fun to say, and some even had me pulling out my French dictionary. Today, I want to continue that conversation by highlighting some super cute ... Read More about 101+ Cute French words & adorable expressions to add to your vocabulary
10 Moving to France questions answered by an expert (visa, insurance & more)
One question I hear from my own readers time and time again is, “How can I move to France?” and the answer isn’t always straightforward. But let’s get you some answers. If you’re researching a potential relocation to France, I’ve teamed up with Fabien Pelissier of Fab French Insurance to answer the ... Read More about 10 Moving to France questions answered by an expert (visa, insurance & more)
Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
Before moving to France, the only time I’d ever hear the "Where are you from" question directed at me would be on vacation. I was surrounded by people from out of the area, usually other Americans. It was lighthearted small talk that didn't count for much. But after moving to France, the same ... Read More about Is “where are you from” a problematic question?
3 Affordable jewelry options perfect for travel
I used to love jewelry as a kid and teen and explained how I got away from it for years and barely wore any jewelry at all after getting married. It wasn’t until my mom passed away that my love of jewelry found me again. Since then, I’ve been diving in headfirst (and even made a diamond from my ... Read More about 3 Affordable jewelry options perfect for travel
What it’s like having my mom back with me in diamond form
Losing my mom was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever gone through and I've been open with you about that, announcing her passing here (along with an update at the one-year mark). I also told you about the memorial diamond process with Eterneva that's helping me heal. Wellllll, I'm so ... Read More about What it’s like having my mom back with me in diamond form
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