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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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Buying a Car in France as an Expat: Step-by-Step Guide
Buying a car in France can feel intimidating at first especially as an expat, but it’s a very doable process once you know the steps. From paperwork to…
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A Gentle Escape: Finding Beauty and Calm in Uncertain Times
There is so much happening in the world right now. So much uncertainty, loss, noise, and division that it doesn’t go unnoticed. I feel it. You probably do…
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Visiting Lake Como : Italy’s Most Beautiful Lakeside Town
Arriving in Como revealed yet another facet of Italy’s beauty. Nestled near the Italian Alps about 30 miles north of Milan, the town sits bedside Lake Como. A…
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