Personal Stories
Real-life experiences and reflections from my journey living in France—challenges, triumphs, cultural surprises, and everyday moments as an American expat.
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Miscarriage in France: What to Expect and Your Rights
Miscarriage is not an easy topic to discuss. This is a subject that touches 1 in 8 women will experience a miscarriage. Here is my experience with a miscarriage in France.
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Thriving in a tiny Parisian apartment
Tiny Paris Apartment living : how I live in a 230 sq. ft. studio apartment peacefully without pulling my hair out or tripping over each other. Also, all my favorite home goods stores and the deets on where to find…
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What to order on a Parisian terrace this summer // 2021 edition
Looking for something new to drink on the patio when they open? Wanting to blend in like a Parisian? I've compiled a list of drinks that are a classic to order on any patio (in France) and also included recipes…
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One Year Anniversary // My Year in Review
Happy one year anniversary being in France ! What a year ! Who knew a pandemic would hit and life would not be as I expected. Reflections on my first year in Paris as a freshly married woman.
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Things the French do Better than Americans
This article is part of the linky for the blog, Expat in France. A bi-monthly roundup of various expats that share their stories from all corners of France. This is my take on 5 things where I feel the French…
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Five Things I’ve learned since moving to France as an American Expat.
Five things I've learned since moving to France. Or five things I found that helped after researching what my next steps would be after moving to France.
