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
Keys to Long Term Survival (and Success) as an Immigrant in France (and Anywhere)
It’s hard to believe that more than a decade of my life has been tied up with France now, and as a two-time immigrant, once to America in my childhood and now to France in my adulthood, there are keys … 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
5 Lessons I Learned from the French
I’ve learned a few lessons during my first 6 months of living in France. Over the past few in particular, I’ve noticed myself starting to adopt mindsets and approaches that inherently go against my cultural grain. To be honest, many … 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
Paris Neighborhood Guide: the 7th Arrondissement
Home of undoubtedly the most famous Parisian landmark (she peeks out from the Haussmannian buildings to say coucou), the 7th arrondissement certainly does not get skipped by tourists. But, this Left Bank quartier boasts so much more than the Eiffel … Continue reading