“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
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
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