What you need to know about going to the doctor in France.
7 Little things that still confuse me about life in France
When I moved to France, there are all kinds of everyday things that confuse me. I felt like my adult self was tossed back to infancy in some ways. From French culture, to the language to general know-how, moving to France as a foreigner can be pretty confusing.
6 Reasons why I DON’T miss living in the USA
I’ve been in France for 4.5 years now and there are definitely a few reasons why I don’t miss living in the USA. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
All About France #19 (link up)
Today I have a special post for you! A link up, to be more specific. Phoebe of Lou Messugo has given me the reins for the August All About France link up and I’m hosting for her while she’s on vacation.
Things to know before you move to France
Thinking of moving abroad? You may want to read on for things to know before you move to France.
6 Perks of living in small-town France
Now it’s 2016 and I find myself living in a small town once again — just across the Atlantic ocean this time. How does it compare? And what can my adult self appreciate about small-town living?
From the archives: Some oldies but goodies
Hi guys! One thing I learned from my reader survey is that almost 50 percent of respondents have only been…
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Those lovely WTF (Welcome to France) moments
Ever had a WTF moment? That’s Welcome To France. I am sharing one of mine and I’d love to hear yours!
Myth of the month: Do French people speak English? NO!
It’s time for September’s myth of the month! Today we’re looking at the language abilities of the French — specifically…
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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…
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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…
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Why does France conjure up such a sense of class and sophistication?
Tell anyone you live in France and their minds immediately fill with romantic images of lazy days spent lounging around…
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The best casinos to visit in France
I’ve been known to dabble in gambling here and there. From a weekly lottery ticket to hitting the slot machines…
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It strangely feels like home
Life is a funny thing. Uncertainty finds its way into even the best laid plans and sometimes you don’t know…
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Lonely expat problem: Making friends is harder than it looks
Not every day is a good day. Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges expats face. Truth: It’s hard to…
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What I do for fitness in France
If there’s one aspect of American culture that I miss in France, it’s the abundance of fitness choices. That’s not…
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Happy New Year from Bretagne
For my birthday week, we’re renting a house in Bretagne (Brittany). It’s one of my favorite regions in France and…
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Merry Christmas to all
Christmas is my favorite day of the year, so from this side of the world to yours, wherever you are,…
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Things I hate about living in France
Let me start off by saying I love living in France. I really do. So many things about living in…
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Myth of the month: All French people smoke cigarettes
The first time I visited France, something really stood out to me. Yes, the gorgeous pastries and architecture of course,…
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