The beginning of 2021 was also the beginning of an experience that, according to my French friends, officially made me…
4 Years in Paris
It struck me this week that I’ve lived in Paris for four years. It’s an odd thing to be caught…
Book Review: Older, But Better, But Older
Years ago I reviewed How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Caroline de Maigret, Sophie Mas, Audrey Diwan, and…
Tips for Finding a Job in Paris as an English Speaker
So, you want to move to France. Inspired by Emily in Paris, you want to live in a cute…
Day Trips From Paris: Rouen
While it goes without saying that I love living in Paris, after nearly 30 days of reconfinement, I’m itching to leave…
Picking Up My First Carte de Séjour
As some of you may know, France has gone back into confinement. While the prospect of another quarantine in my…
Book Review: French Women Don’t Get Fat (Or the Truth About French Eating Habits)
I have to admit, I’m a bit embarrassed to review this book. But I’d be lying if I said I…
Long Weekend in Normandy: Deauville & Trouville-sur-Mer
In early July, my partner and I decided to go to Normandy to celebrate many things: the end of confinement,…
Long Weekend in Provence: Marseille, Cassis & Aix-en-Provence
Like many others, I had very different plans in mind for summer 2020 from the ones I ended up making.…
Day Trips From Paris: Provins
A combination of not feeling comfortable travelling outside the country this summer and wanting to make the most of my…
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