Life in France
How to Exchange Your Foreign Driver’s License for a French One: Our Experience as Americans in France
Would you believe that in our five years of living in France as Americans, we’ve never gotten behind the wheel of a car? Though Maria and I are grateful to have left our car-centric habits back in the United States,…
I Got Laid Off in France (And Found Another Job)
There’s never a good time to get laid off, but as an American in France whose legal residency hinges on having a job, let’s just say it was news I was less-than-enthused to receive. As it turns out, working for…
How to Get a Salaried Worker Residence Permit in France: Our Personal Experiences
As Americans living in France, we need residence permits to maintain our lawful presence in the country. Since moving here for the first time in 2019, we’ve had quite a few different residency statuses. Most recently, after obtaining our master’s…
Why You Need to Visit the Informative Palais de la Porte Dorée
The Palais de la Porte Dorée, a unique building located in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, is currently home to the Musée de l’histoire de l’immigration (Immigration History Museum) and a tropical aquarium. From its extraordinary facade to its thought-provoking…
How to Spend Four Relaxing Days in Nice, France
Jalen and I love beach vacations. Summer just doesn’t feel complete without a trip to the coast, a dip in the sea, and some delicious food! For the second year in a row, we decided to spend a few days…
Special American Items You Just Can’t Get in France
When we visit the United States, Jalen and I are reminded of all the American products that aren’t accessible to us in our daily lives in France. Bringing back little comforts for ourselves and unique products to gift to our…
