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
Author: Molli Sébrier
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
Cost of Living in Paris vs. Other French Cities
Something that always seems to shock other Americans is when I tell them how low the cost of living in France is compared to the US. You pay HOW MUCH for internet?! I’m usually met with, when I tell people … Continue reading
Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 18th Arrondissement
When most people think of the 18th arrondissement in Paris, one image comes to mind: cobblestoned Montmarte, with the white-domed Sacré-Cœur Basilica watching over the city, the Place du Tertre and its artists and easels, and cafés that look like … Continue reading
A Page from 29 Days to France: Getting the Essentials Sorted
For those of us who have moved to France, we know there’s a moment that comes right after the dream becomes reality — when the plan lands, your feet finally hit French soil, and you realize… Okay, now what? It’s … Continue reading
TAIP is Coming to YouTube
Note from the editor: We are officially live! Tune into our first episode on ways NOT to move to France below, and remember to hit like and subscribe — as always, your support means the world to us. — MS … Continue reading
Can I Move to France Without a Job?
With so many articles on visas, which one to choose, how to apply, how to renew, etc., we often get asked: but, can I move to France without a job? The short answer is, no, you don’t need a job … Continue reading
How to Shop at an Outdoor Market in Paris
Visiting the marché is one of my favorite weekly activities, and I especially love going with either my French husband (a professional chef) or my French mother-in-law (an incredible cook herself). They seem to know exactly where to go, who … Continue reading
The Ritual of the French Apéro
If you’ve spent an extended amount of time in France with actual French people, you know all about the ritual of the apéro — and that ritual is the best word to describe it. Consistently splitting my time between the … Continue reading