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Living in France with a Dog: 5 Essential Things to Know
When I brought my dog with me to France, the biggest hurdle was getting here. The paperwork, the vaccinations, the approvals—all of that I shared in a previous…
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Tipping in France: When to Tip, How Much, & What’s Expected
Having moved to France from the United States one of the small but surprisingly confusing parts of settling here was understanding when to tip. How does tipping work…
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Annecy Venetian Carnival: A Magical Winter Festival
Living in Annecy, I had the chance to attend the Carnival Festival for the first time,. It is the last weekend of February,. The carnival is a celebration…
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French Culture Tips for Expats: Conversation Do’s and Don’t
Every society has its own etiquette, its own subtle rhythms and unspoken rules when it comes to conversation. What feels perfectly natural in one country can feel slightly…
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Resources for Expats Living in France – My 5 Most Trusted
When you move to another country, especially later in life you quickly learn the difference between information that sounds helpful and information that actually is. Over time, I’ve…
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Living in France as a Retired Expat: What Daily Life Feels Like
When I began researching about living in France, I approached it the way many people do when thinking about retirement. I looked at location, size, access to art…
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