I consider myself to be somewhat adventurous when it comes to food. I'll try anything once and I actually like escargot, frogs' legs, octopus and other more exotic foods (big lover of peanut butter & jelly sandwiches too, though). But sometimes you try a food and know the minute it hits your ... Read More about 5 Popular French foods I don’t eat
How did I get here? A little more about me
Those who know me from back home know the exact path my life's taken since graduating high school back in the day. But Oui In France started three years ago (yes the blog's 3-year anniversary is this month!) and maybe you're curious about the back story. If you've read my about page, you know I am ... Read More about How did I get here? A little more about me
Why joining the gym is essential to being a happy expat
As an American living in France, I've dealt with all sorts of hurdles in my three and a half years here. From bureaucracy issues to language mistakes to trouble making friends, you'll find that expat life will test your limits and push you like nothing ever has before. But if I could give a new ... Read More about Why joining the gym is essential to being a happy expat
Part 2: Weird American things (the French think so)
The longer I live in France, the more I realize that we're a weird bunch. OK, Americans aren't weird. We're just different. Well, we're a little weird too. Or at least by French standards. Want to know what the French find weird about Americans? Let's get into some weird American things. ... Read More about Part 2: Weird American things (the French think so)
The secret to language learning success
Learning a new language can be a humbling process. And time consuming and frustrating but also rewarding and fun. Depending on your goals and how much time you have to learn a language, it may take a while before you get to a point where you feel comfortable conversing with others. But no matter ... Read More about The secret to language learning success
No, the grass is not always greener
Have you ever scrolled through your social media feeds, flipped through the pages of a magazine or read a blog post that has made you think, "Wow, do they have it good. I wish I was there doing that!" If you're human, the answer is an overwhelming yes because we're bombarded with perfectly curated ... Read More about No, the grass is not always greener
7 Observations after 2 weeks of home improvement projects
I'm coming at you from my freshly painted living room today! If you've been following the blog, you know my dad was here for the past couple of weeks to help us tackle some home improvement projects we'd been putting off until the time was right. After two weeks of mayhem, I have 7 observations that ... Read More about 7 Observations after 2 weeks of home improvement projects
Monday Mishmash 5/4/15
Howdy! Ever since my dad left, it's been a rainy, rainy mess around here. Hoping that will clear up soon for Dagny's sake. So to kick off the week, a new Monday Mishmash is coming at you... GO! ... Read More about Monday Mishmash 5/4/15
Morning drinking in Saumur
When I lived in NYC, visitors were always surprised to learn I hadn't been to the Statue of Liberty since I was a kid and had never done the Empire State building tour even though all the tourist attractions were right under my nose. I guess when you live somewhere, you get stuck in your routine and ... Read More about Morning drinking in Saumur
Expat vs immigrant in France and why the distinction matters
There's a lot of chatter about expat life all over the internet. Resources like blogs and forums all provide invaluable advice on moving abroad and what life is like when you leave your home behind. Lately I've been thinking about the terms expat and immigrant. Am I an expat or immigrant? Does the ... Read More about Expat vs immigrant in France and why the distinction matters
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