Since moving to France, I’ve discovered a number of French brands that I’ve come to grow to love. Before anyone…
Book Review: La Parisienne
Ever since we began dating three years ago, my Paris-born partner has gotten in the habit of regularly gifting me…
The Reality of Moving to and Living in Paris
I have written a number of essays on this blog about the realities of moving to Paris, from reflections on…
Day Trips From Paris: Rambouillet
With travel outside of the country still being risky, many French residents are sticking to exploring France this summer –…
How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 3 (Or Renewing a TDS During a Pandemic)
APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed.…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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