When I first boarded that plane to France, I thought I had a pretty good handle on what I’d gain…
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Is life in France as good as it looks?
This is not a post that’s going to answer that question with a rose-colored glasses type of answer like, “No,…
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I stopped worrying about these 6 things when I moved to France
Life in France isn’t perfect—no place is—but there are some genuine upsides that have made my life a lot less…
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5 Unexpected positive surprises about life in France
Moving to France comes with plenty of expectations—the fact that we’ll be learning French, seeing stunning architecture everywhere, visiting some…
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Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move
The other day while scrolling on social media, I saw a post from a woman looking to connect with people…
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I left France and yes, reverse culture shock is real: 10 Surprises from Florida life
Bonjour tout le monde! I was in the U.S. visiting family for Thanksgiving and the longer I live in France,…
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After just a year in France, this American couple moved back to the US: My thoughts on their story
By now, you’ve probably read this popular CNN article that has been shared extensively over the past couple of weeks….
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7 Things I did RIGHT when I moved to France
Since 2012, I’ve regaled you with tons of content (this is my 953rd post!) including mistakes I’ve made over the…
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45 Things I did WRONG as a newbie foreigner in France
Moving to France has been one of my best life decisions… and also the one where I’ve made the most…
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The harsh reality of living abroad
When we think of moving abroad to France, many of us associate it with living a dreamy life full of…
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When people only know you in a foreign language
How many people out there know the “real” you? You know what I mean… people who love you for you…
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Don’t @ me, but here’s what this American abroad doesn’t miss (one bit) about the U.S.
Bonjour from the land of baguettes and berets! I’ve been living the dream in France for over a decade now…
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5 Things the U.S. does better than France
Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name…
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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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8 HUGE misconceptions about life in France that are WAY off base
While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the…
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6 Strange things I now do in the U.S. because I live in France
For over a decade here on Oui In France, I’ve been discussing cultural differences between the U.S. and France as…
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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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10 Moving to France questions answered by an expert (visa, insurance & more)
One question I hear from my own readers time and time again is, “How can I move to France?” and…
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8 Things people MAJORLY underestimate when moving to France
As a blogger in this space, I field a handful of advice-seeking emails each week that come from people looking…
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12 Things I’d never bought before moving to France
Life in France has a lot going for it and when you move here, you’ll notice there are a bunch…
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