Moving abroad to France was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Although moving to another country is rewarding in so many ways, I’m the first to admit it hasn’t been easy. …| Oui In France
When visiting France, one of the first things you’ll notice after interacting with shopkeepers, cashiers and pretty much anyone is that you’ll be bombarded with hellos, thank yous, have…| Oui In France
Maybe you’re heading to France soon or you just moved here. Congrats! But getting up to speed culturally can be a bit of a challenge. To that end, let me save you from majorly embarrassing yo…| Oui In France
The other day while scrolling on social media, I saw a post from a woman looking to connect with people who have moved to France. She enthusiastically said she is moving to France because she “just loves everything about it!” And that one simple phrase let me know she’s not ready to move to France. ... Read More about Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to move The post Why saying you “love everything about France” means you’re not ready to m...| Oui In France
Thinking of moving to France? You’re not alone. I was in your shoes back in the day. But before you pack your bags, there are a bunch of points to consider and some might even fall into the c…| Oui In France
Over the years on my blog and YouTube channel, I’ve talked about French social norms and mentioned that small talk isn’t as prevalent in France. The French make a distinction between th…| Oui In France
French culture is known for its elegance, delicious food, and rich history. However, some of the customs and habits that are commonplace in France may come across as rude or off-putting to American…| Oui In France
I’m a big fan of making pros and cons lists. When I’m grappling with a decision, I’ve been known to whip out a notebook, make two columns, and list out as many pros and cons as po…| Oui In France
Since 2012, I’ve regaled you with tons of content (this is my 953rd post!) including mistakes I’ve made over the years as a foreigner in France. I’ve told you about 45 things I di…| Oui In France
Moving to France has been one of my best life decisions… and also the one where I’ve made the most mistakes. From adapting to French culture to figuring out simple grocery shopping, I’d like …| Oui In France
Numbers are supposed to be universal, right? They’re the language of math and that transcends language. Easy peasy. Well, that’s what I thought until I moved to France and found myself surprised by…| Oui In France
