Thinking of moving to France? You’re not alone. I was in your shoes back in the day. But before you…
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8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French
I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes…
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11 Things I miss the most from the U.S. after a decade in France
As someone who has called France home since 2012, I’ve had loads of time over the years to reflect on…
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Culture shock? Going to the doctor in France vs. the USA
Going to the doctor in France is a rite of passage we all go through. You go from being a…
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Black hair & skin: French Grandma meets her first Black person
Salut, tout le monde! Today I have a guest post for you coming from one of my readers named Natasha….
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Reverse culture shock moments I had on my vacation back home in the USA
I guess you could say I’m pretty used to my life in small-town French these days, so a change-up to my routine in bustling Southern Florida was sure to mix things up. Here are some of the culture surprises I experienced while there.
Culture shock moments at grocery stores in France
You can learn a lot about a country and its people by taking a stroll down the aisles of a…
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American habits I lost when I moved to France
The best antidote for someone who’s stuck in their ways is to move abroad. You’ll realize your habits aren’t part…
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Culture shock in France: 13 Things that will surprise you (especially #10)
France is the only country I’ve lived in aside from the U.S. and I experienced a bit of culture shock…
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