My Experience with Water Damage & French Housing Insurance

The beginning of 2021 was also the beginning of an experience that, according to my French friends, officially made me … More

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 … More

Years ago I reviewed How To Be Parisian Wherever You Are by Caroline de Maigret, Sophie Mas, Audrey Diwan, and … More

I have written a number of essays on this blog about the realities of moving to Paris, from reflections on … More

Like the vast majority of the world, I’m currently in confinement. Today marks the 31st day of being kept inside, … More

Something I get asked a lot by newcomers to France is how long it took me to feel truly settled. … More

When I first moved to Paris, I stayed in an AirBNB by Porte de Clignancourt for a week, hosted by … More

I realized recently that I’ve officially lived in Paris for over two years. I’m not so sentimental that I would … More

The French language has been a constant in my life since the day I was born, and my relationship with … More

If there’s one thing I truly love about French style and beauty, it’s the focus on being fuss-free and making … More