Day Trips From Paris: Versailles

When I first visited Paris at 19 years old, one of the items high on my priority list was visiting … More

25 Things I Want to do in Paris Once Confinement is Over

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

The Struggle of Finding an Apartment in Paris

Nearly three years after moving to Paris, it’s finally happened: I’ve found a place to live. No roommates. No living … More

My Experience with OFII Civic Courses in Paris

Since my arrival in France with my new salarié visa, I’ve written about both the OFII interview and medical examination. … More

Day Trips From Paris: Fontainebleau

Like many Parisians, I often get the itch to take a city break. For as much as I love the … More

One Week on the French Riviera: Nice, Monaco & Cannes

My father came to visit me in France mid-June, and to take advantage of the fact summer vacation hadn’t begun … More

Money-Saving Tips for Frugal Living in Paris

One of the biggest downsides to being a parisienne is, of course, the cost of living. From high rent, to … More

Feeling at Home in France

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

Living Minimally in Tiny Parisian Apartments

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

How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 2

APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More