Sharing Expat Life Tips and Tricks
I’ve always been the type of person who tries to have a well-prepared purse that can handle almost every situation, but after moving abroad I noticed that I needed to change the contents of my bag to be prepared for a bunch of new experiences. After all, I’m no longer doing my errands by driving …
I can’t believe it’s been a year since we moved to France. While our visa renewal for another year is STILL processing (we’ve been assured this is normal), assuming that all goes well, we plan on staying in France for the foreseeable future, and maybe even one day applying for the coveted French citizenship. So …
Making or receiving a phone call in a foreign language can be one of the most terrifying things you’ll do as a foreign language speaker (at least in my experience it is). However, if you’re living abroad you will have to make phone calls from time to time. So how can you make this rite …
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through them we may earn a commission. In the first part of this article series, I talked about the two primary courses that I used to obtain a solid base in French, French with Michel Thomas and Assmil’s French course. If you haven’t checked out that …
Living in Europe as an expat usually means living in a city. Most European cities are not very car friendly (lots of traffic, narrow one way streets and expensive parking), and this is a good thing! But it requires a bit of a change in viewpoint when coming from America where the car reigns supreme. …
There were many things I expected to like about France. The fantastic food and wine, the rich history and culture, the beautiful and diverse landscapes, the list can seem endless. However, I didn’t move to France completely blinded by my love of the country. I did my research and I had traveled there enough to …
This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through them we may earn a commission. A question I get asked all the time is how I learned French. It’s usually followed up by another question asking if I learned French in school or took any group classes. People are often shocked to hear that …
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. Always consult with an immigration lawyer about your unique circumstances before applying for a visa. With the necessary disclaimers out of the way, I wanted to start my blog off with a topic that is close to my heart, and also somewhat controversial. When my husband and I began …