Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of the most exhilarating and fulfilling experiences of your life. Maybe you’re thinking of living abroad, maybe you already do or maybe you just like hearing about what others are up to. The series is ... Read More about Expat Chitchat June: Introducing Matt from Sydney
On being pleasantly surprised
A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. ~Harry Truman Around 10 a.m., Dagny and I stopped in the lobby of our building to check the mailbox like we always do before our morning walk. Today, in ... Read More about On being pleasantly surprised
5 Summer travel must haves for Europe (or anywhere!)
Ahhh, summer travel! Many of us wait all year for our summer travel plans to come to fruition, so no matter where you're headed this summer, check out these must-have items you need to take with you. Read on for my summer travel must haves for Europe! ... Read More about 5 Summer travel must haves for Europe (or anywhere!)
Where to buy American foods in France
Sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a creamy, peanut buttery Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Or maybe whip up some pumpkin bread. Or make s'mores with "normal" marshmallows that aren't sugary sweet. But where can you find American foods in France? Read on for my suggestions on where to buy ... Read More about Where to buy American foods in France
Blogiversary: Oui In France is 1! A year in review
When I set out a year ago to start this blog, I never thought it would turn into something that would put me in touch with so many others around the world, give me such a sense of purpose in this crazy expat experience and grow to be such a big part of my life. But it has done all of those things ... Read More about Blogiversary: Oui In France is 1! A year in review
Big roundup of expat language flub stories for your entertainment
Anyone who has attempted to learn a foreign language has made their fair share of mistakes, but when you live abroad and are forced to speak that language on a daily basis, the language flubs just keep on coming -- some more embarrassing than others. I like to think of them as a form of ... Read More about Big roundup of expat language flub stories for your entertainment
Expat problems: When are you coming home?
Someone asked me the other day when I was coming home -- as in back to the New York/New Jersey area that I was living in before I moved to France. I answered without hesitating and said, "June 13th for my brother’s wedding." And they replied, "No, no, like moving back home. Not ... Read More about Expat problems: When are you coming home?
Animal communication: Yes, my dog can talk
Until actually having a session with an animal communicator, the skeptic in me didn't really believe animal communication was for real. But after experiencing it firsthand, I have to say that I'm a believer and do think it's possible for people to truly communicate with animals. Am I crazy? Read ... Read More about Animal communication: Yes, my dog can talk
Going to the dentist in France: Things you never want to hear your dentist say
Going to the dentist in France (or anywhere) is never fun. Add some dental work to the mix and a big bill and it’s even less fun. Even without dental work and a big bill, going to a dentist in a foreign country for the first time can make you anxious. Luckily, we have dental coverage and I decided ... Read More about Going to the dentist in France: Things you never want to hear your dentist say
Expat Chitchat May: Introducing Jay in Norway
Living abroad will shock you at times, stress you out, leave you in tears and will also be one of the most exhilarating and fulfilling experiences of your life. Maybe you’re thinking of living abroad, maybe you already do or maybe you just like hearing about what others are up to. The series is ... Read More about Expat Chitchat May: Introducing Jay in Norway
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