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.
Biggest misconceptions about expats & 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.
8 Things I wish I knew before moving to France from the US
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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15 Signs you’re an American living in France for too long
Salut! Tell me, if you’re an American living in France, have you ever felt like you’ve been an expat for…
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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.
How did I get here? A little more about me
Those who know me from back home know the exact path my life’s taken since graduating high school back in…
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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 vs immigrant in France 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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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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UPDATE: Lonely expat problem and making friends abroad
Hi all, about two years ago I published a post titled The lonely expat problem: Making friends is harder than…
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So you’re gonna be an expat? Tips for the newbie
Moving is a fun and exciting time. But it can also be stressful and anxiety inducing. All of these things…
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How living abroad changes you
Ever wonder how living abroad changes you? It will most certainly change you… and it’s for the best. Here’s what expat life has taught me.
#Expat life: Things to never stop doing for yourself
As we get older and take on more responsibilities, maybe have kids or move to a new part of the…
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Dear Future Expats
If you’ve been a faithful reader of my site, you know I give you a real look into expat life…
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