Expat Diaries
The repatriation question: Should I stay or should I go?
It's been a year since we bought one-way tickets to France, unsure if or when we’d be returning to Virginia. Would we...
All about our French healthcare experience as American expats
As we approach the end of our time in France, I’m feeling the pressure to take advantage of our affordable healthcare...
Expat Diaries: La Rentrée (Back to School)
Dimanche, 1 Septembre
We woke up in Biarritz, a very last-minute trip to mark the end of the summer. Todd and Oli had...
On Losing My Voice in France
It’s the last day of classes before summer vacances, and I’m picking Oliver up in front of his school in Bordeaux’s c...
Expat Diaries: Tuckered Août
Samedi, 19 Août
This evening we dropped Oli off at the apartment of some expat friends (American/Aussie family with t...
Things I’ve Missed About Our American Life in France
I've written plenty about what I love about our life in France — it's been filled with so many experiences we simply ...