Expat Diaries
Coming Home: Moving from France Back to the U.S.
Somehow, it’s been a month since we left France and returned to our home in Virginia. These weeks have had a strange,...
Expat Diaries: It’s not au revoir, it’s à bientôt
We’re in the final days of our time in France, and it feels surreal. We’re all excited to be back home with our frien...
Random things I'll miss about life in France (in no particular order)
From the beautiful architecture and amazing food to the markets and cafes, there’s a lot that I’ll miss about our lif...
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 ...
Expat Diaries: Juilletistes and Aoûtiens
France is famous for its generous time off policies — the average worker is entitled to 30 paid days off per year. An...
Expat Diaries: Bienvenue l'été (Welcome Summer)
Lundi, 24 Juin
Summer has officially arrived, and yet Oliver is still in school, which feels very strange. We marked ...
Expat Diaries: Half a Year in France
We’ve officially hit the six-month mark in France, which feels like a significant milestone. We’ve lived through a lo...