I’ve been following forums and Facebook groups more closely in the last few years, knowing I was going to be applying for citizenship soon. There are some areas of the country that have notorious reputations for that process. Montpellier, for … Continue reading
Author: Stephen Heiner
29% off 29 Days to France or BOGO with the new New Zealand Book
Well it’s Christmas Eve’s Eve and while some people are gearing up to have a one-day celebration of Christmas, here at TAIP we plan to celebrate for 29 days, starting today! Our 29 Days to France book is only about … Continue reading
Is it Safe to Visit Paris?
Some months ago, at the height of the transportation strikes, several well-meaning acquaintances messaged me with concern or asked on behalf of friends who were considering travel plans whether it was indeed safe to visit Paris. These people didn’t need … Continue reading
Retirement, Strikes, and Spring in France
“Well, to understand these protests, you have to understand how the French see their life and work narrative,” I told a client last week. “They go to school, get a degree or certification, work until they are 62, and then … Continue reading
Podcast Appearance and a 12 Days of Christmas Sale on Moving to France!
I recently appeared on Meet the Expats to talk about my ten years of living in France and my reflections on the journey. You can find it wherever you like to listen to your podcasts or via the direct player … Continue reading
Can I (Legally) Work Remotely in France?
Business owners who have conversations with accountants about classifying business expenses or certain depreciation strategies are used to hearing two words when we pose a question hoping for a yes or no answer: “it depends.” I fully understand this answer … Continue reading
How to Take a French B1 DELF Test
If you don’t know what the DELF system is, I explained it in my article on my first DELF experience, taking the A2 exam in Annecy. Gracie wrote an article about taking the B2, and now I’m filling in the … Continue reading
We Wrote a Book, Part III: Promotion (Help Us Get the Word Out!)
So now that you’ve had a chance to hear Molli and I opine on the book-writing experience for 29 Days to France, we are asking for your help as we get closer to the “big” launch of the book. This … Continue reading
We Wrote a Book, Part I: Brainstorming, Writing, and Editing
I’ve said more than once that I never expected TAIP to grow into the resource it has become. I simply wanted to help others who, like myself, wanted to move to France but didn’t know how. After ten years of … Continue reading
Mailbag: Home Improvement, Crooks, and Real Estate Lawsuits in France
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve done a Mailbag article. Because so many questions are answered in the comments section of articles or in our Facebook group, I have less and less of a need to do one, … Continue reading