Life isn’t easy for anyone, but if you keep a level head and can laugh at yourself, the everyday stresses seem to roll off your back that much more easily. Here are 7 things that are personally more difficult in France than they were in the USA.
Life lessons from living abroad
As we get older and see more and do more, we can’t help but allow these experiences to change us. I like to think it’s all for the best. Here are some life lessons from living abroad that I’ve put together.
Things to know before you consider a move to France
Thinking of moving abroad? You may want to read on for things to know before you move to France.
What changes after you’ve been the newbie yourself
Now, after being the newbie myself as a foreigner in France, I’ve majorly changed how I act toward other newcomers I encounter in daily life. And going to a Pure Barre class in Florida last month made that clear to me.
Annoying things expats do
As expats, we’re probably annoying from time to time to those back home, to those in our new country and even to those we live with (*cough, cough*). Here are the top 7 annoying things expats do.
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?
Are you happy in France?
After 4 years of living abroad, I can honestly say that I am happy in France — but does being in France play a huge role in my overall happiness? How much does your physical location factor in to who you have become? How much should it?
Mistakes I made when I moved to France
If we’re being honest, my transition to living in France wasn’t a perfect one. Here are the mistakes I made when I moved to France.
What to send in a care package to your friend living abroad
Need some suggestions for what to send in a care package to a friend abroad? Here are my tips.
Biggest misconceptions about expats and expat life
Have you ever had a conversation where the person you’re talking to wrongly makes some assumptions about who you are and how you got there? Read on for the top misconceptions about expats.
Expat life: 8 Things I wish I knew before I moved to France
They say that hindsight is 20/20 and that also applies to expat life. You only learn by doing and can…
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When people say you’re lucky to live abroad
Sometimes people say silly things — including me. We’re only human, after all. In 2009, when I first announced my…
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4 Myths about the French healthcare system you should stop believing
What’s the French healthcare system like? I hear these time and time again. Here are 4 myths about the French healthcare system you should stop believing.
15 Signs you’ve been an expat in France for too long
Have you ever felt like you’ve been an expat for too long? Or that maybe you’re adapting to life abroad…
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10 Ways for expats to meet new people
Making friends abroad is one of the hardest parts of expat life for me, and I’ve heard from a lot…
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6 Things to never say to an expat (and what to ask instead)
As an expat, you’ll have so many different adventures and eye-opening moments that you’ll be bursting with excitement to tell your friends and family back home. But what happens when the conversation comes to a halt because of one of these questions? I’m sure you’ve heard at least one of these things to never say to an expat.
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…
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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…
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Expat or immigrant 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…
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On expat life: 5 Things I’m embarrassed (not really) to tell you
If you’ve spent some time living abroad, you know firsthand how amusing, exhilarating, exhausting, life-changing and eye-opening life can be…
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