Making friends abroad is one of the hardest parts of expat life for me, and I've heard from a lot of you out there who are struggling with the same thing. There are so many reasons that contribute to the difficulty of making friends abroad, but it doesn't have to be a continuous uphill battle. With ... Read More about 10 Ways for expats to meet new people
I want to hear from you! Craziest/most embarrassing/weirdest travel stories
Hello! Happy Friday! Ever travel somewhere and have a hiccup along the way that was truly strange/funny/embarrassing? If so, I'd love to hear from you for an upcoming post all about your craziest/most embarrassing/weirdest travel moments! I'm leaving it a bit open ended, and if a bunch of you ... Read More about I want to hear from you! Craziest/most embarrassing/weirdest travel stories
How to say the French R sound (VIDEO)
For those of us learning French, the "R" sound is the stuff nightmares are made of. It's a sound that's not found in English so naturally we struggle. It often comes off too harsh when we try to mimic what we're hearing or we just give up and go to the other extreme and pronounce it like the English ... Read More about How to say the French R sound (VIDEO)
How to have a bad experience in France
Our behavior has a direct impact on our own happiness and how we're perceived -- and the great thing is that we're 100% in control of our own reactions to things (including snafus while traveling). When en vacances, it's even more important to be self-aware enough to see outside of our own little ... Read More about How to have a bad experience in France
Most difficult French words for Americans to say (VIDEO)
The French language is far from easy and one of the most difficult aspects for new learners of the language is pronunciation. Some words just don't come out correctly. Ever. It's fine if you're just passing through as a tourist, but when you live here and have to master the language to get by, ... Read More about Most difficult French words for Americans to say (VIDEO)
3 Things I miss about the American fitness scene (and 4 things the French win at)
We have it pretty good in the US when it comes to all things fitness. Even suburbs have a variety of gyms, classes and activities to keep even the most energetic fitness nut from getting bored. I didn't realize just how good I had it until I moved abroad. Here in my little corner of France, the ... Read More about 3 Things I miss about the American fitness scene (and 4 things the French win at)
7 Things I never did until I moved to France
As babies, our parents carefully note all of our "firsts." Our first word, first time we crawled and walked are written and dated in a baby scrapbook somewhere. But even as an adult, life is full of exciting firsts that are worth noting. Here are 7 things I never did until I moved to France. GO! ... Read More about 7 Things I never did until I moved to France
5 Embarrassing French mistakes to watch out for
If you want to get a feel for French language embarrassment firsthand, you could just strap a GoPro to my head and follow me for a day. Well, if I'm being truthful, at this point my daily life doesn't provide that much comical fodder but it did. From language mishaps to cultural misunderstandings, ... Read More about 5 Embarrassing French mistakes to watch out for
Wednesday Mishmash: Colorful Rue Cremieux in Paris
A few days in Paris is always a good idea. Tom and I drove to Paris for a little getaway and got back last night. Up until about 5 minutes ago, I thought today was Monday and had this titled Monday Mishmash. Ooops. So why the trip? To see one of my favorite singers, Damien Rice, in concert and for a ... Read More about Wednesday Mishmash: Colorful Rue Cremieux in Paris
Need your input: 3 Concerns for this year’s Expat Holiday Care Package Exchange
Hi there, last year I held the first annual Expat Holiday Care Package Exchange where expats around the world sent care packages to each other in the hope of spreading holiday cheer. Overall it was a success but a few things have given me pause. I intended to host it again this year... but will ... Read More about Need your input: 3 Concerns for this year’s Expat Holiday Care Package Exchange
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