Moving to France requires a certain level of organization, determination, and a willingness to embrace the piles of paperwork you’re required to show at the prefecture once a year (or less, if you’re lucky). But, one thing a lot of … Continue reading
Best Day Trips from Paris for Summer 2025
This may be an unpopular opinion, but I love Paris in the summer. Spring gets all the credit in books, poetry, and songs, but Paris in the summertime holds such a special place in my heart. Is it hot? Yes. … Continue reading
BlaBlaCar: a Nomad’s Best Friend
When I first used BlaBlaCar in 2024, I knew I was taking my chances: getting in a complete stranger’s car for a three-and-a-half-hour drive through the French countryside, with the better part of my belongings. It was stressful enough moving … Continue reading
French Tax Office Rules Against Remote Work
In the United States, when there is ambiguity about a tax law, if enough accountants and people ask about, the IRS will give guidance which then means people will have to, at least from that time forward, act accordingly. For … Continue reading
What No One Tells You About Finding an Apartment in Paris
We often talk about the lengthy and sometimes complicated process of applying for a visa to live in France, what it’s like to move away from friends and family, and better ways to learn French. But, something we’ve discussed only … Continue reading
Building Our YouTube Channel: The Idea
In case you missed it, TAIP is officially on YouTube! When I took over the website (in case you missed that too), I knew I wanted to continue to publish weekly articles with the ultimate goal of helping all of … Continue reading
Upscale Dining at Low-Scale Prices: Dine in a French Restaurant School (École d’Application)
France has a reputation for great food, and she intends to keep it that way! How does France keep up its reputation for good food? Where do all the great chefs come from? Would you like to dine on the … Continue reading
The Secret of the South: Le Puy-en-Velay
“Le Puy-en-what?” This is often the response I receive when asked where I am living in France. Even many of my French friends from other regions of the country are unfamiliar with it. As I write during my return flight … Continue reading
The Mindset Shifts That Helped Me Learn French Faster
Way back in 2014, I moved to France with little more than a couple of suitcases, a dream of living in Europe, and about three words of French. When I first stepped foot off the plane, I had no idea … Continue reading
French Etiquette 101
When I first moved to France, many things surprised me initially. Most were pleasant — you mean I can order a 2€ coffee and sit at the same table undisturbed for hours on end? I can go grocery shopping without … Continue reading