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Flying During Lockdown

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While many of my planned trips this year evaporated in the spring, there were still some trips I chose to take for business and personal reasons.  During a brief window in the summer when PCR tests weren’t required, I went … Continue reading →

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Tagged Austria, carte vitale, covid-19, lockdown, PCR test, travel

Nov·18

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Traveling Without My French Resident Card

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So in an earlier post I shared that I had been pickpocketed late last year and hence no longer had my physical four-year carte de séjour, which was perhaps the hardest-earned French document in my possession.  In that same article … Continue reading →

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Tagged Aer Lingus, carte de sejour, covid-19, Croatia, EU, passport, travel

Aug·22

Long Lost Luggage

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“But why didn’t they load it on the flight?” I was at Orly Airport, at the luggage desk for Vueling Airlines, or more properly speaking, at a desk that serviced 6 different airlines, one of which was Vueling, which if … Continue reading →

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Tagged lost luggage, travel, Vueling

May·11

London Calling

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I often tell people I never expected to like London as much as I do.  Don’t get me wrong — I would never, ever live there — it’s too expensive, rushed, big, and dense.  But for a few days at … Continue reading →

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Tagged London, UK

Jun·25

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Don’t Use Opodo

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When I lived in the United States I unfailingly used the (now defunct) Hipmunk to search for flights.  They use an “agony index” which scores layovers, price, etc. to give you the best option for your journey, not necessarily just … Continue reading →

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Tagged flights, Lufthansa, Opodo, Skypicker, Skyscanner, travel, travelgenio

Jan·08

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Starbucks in Europe

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Americans take it for granted that they can sit in most coffee shops or Panera-like establishments and work for hours, after buying one token item of food or drink.  If the place is busy enough or you don’t plan to … Continue reading →

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Tagged cafes, Starbucks, third place

Apr·22

Forgetting My Passport

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A huge pit formed at the very bottom of my stomach.  A hot flash of embarrassment started at my chin, ducked below my eyes, and lurched forward onto my forehead, spilling down my cheeks.  These physical reactions usually accompany the … Continue reading →

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Tagged expat, living abroad, travel

Feb·10

The Power of Old Churches

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“Wow, it sounds like you’re really into churches.”  My companion was to my right.  Corsica was outside our window and below, to our left.  He was a Spaniard and we were both headed to Romania that weekend.  I, for a … Continue reading →

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Tagged churches, travel

May·20

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But…We may have already answered some of your questions (for free!) in these articles

Which Visa? Visitor or Profession Liberale?

How to Become an Au Pair

How to Get a Student Visa

How to Get an APS Visa

How to Get a Vie Privee et Familiale (VPF) Visa

How to Get a Passeport Talent Visa

How to get CAF

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When you’re in America applying

When you first arrive in Paris

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Getting a new recipisse

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Profession Liberale (citizenship path)

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Getting into the health care system

Business Taxes

Getting a 4-year residence card

Renewing a 4-year Profession Liberale visa

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