What do you do when you've been procrastinating for over six months to start something? I start it with a crazy (and certainly exhausting) 30-day challenge! But I need your support!
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The best in France: 5 expats tell us what they love here and can’t get at home
I asked our 5 expats to share what they love the most about France and that they can't get at home. I didn't imagine what they would say...
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Crepe day in France: another French delight
After digesting the Christmas feast, the numerous King’s cakes in January, February starts with Crepe day in France on Candlemas! Crepes are popular any day of the year, but on Feb 2nd is an unofficial National Crepe day in France. But why do French people eat crepes on Candlemas?
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Are the French really always on holidays?
Do like the French holiday culture? Is it really something specific to France? France actually is not a precursor in terms of the right to paid vacation. Let’s find out more about the French national holidays.
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Everything you need to know about the tradition of the King cake in France
Did you know the French go on eating after New Year's Eve? The Christmas feast goes on. As soon as January starts, most countries would make a serious cleansing diet or at least have a more balanced and healthy diet. Not the French! Do you know what is a King cake in France? Let’s dive into this Epiphany tradition in France.
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How does France celebrate Christmas: Expats share their experience
The holiday season is a special time of the year in many countries around the world and it is even more special as an expat! Five expat bloggers from different countries reveal their personal experience of a French Christmas.
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How to support your local bookstore and buy online?
Did you know you could buy books from an online bookstore in France and support your local shops? Buying online has become a habit for many of us, and even more when we are forced to stay at home. Finding convenient ways to consume is useful but finding ethical and convenient ways to consume is even better! Let’s find out how we can keep buying our books online and still support our local bookstore.
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The top things learnt being an expat in France
I’m happy to present you the first edition of the Expat in France linky. The goal of this linky is to gather expat bloggers views living in France on a specific topic. This month’s topic is The Top Things I’ve Learnt Being an Expat in France. Moving abroad is not a fairy tale and it is full of challenges. It makes it a great opportunity to learn about a new culture but also about ourselves. Let’s see what our first bloggers shared with us.
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How to master the art of eating cheese like the French?
French cheese is a jewel of French gastronomy. French people love it and eat it every day. When it comes to food, the French eating etiquette rules and the cheese doesn’t make an exception. Here is everything you should know to be able to buy, serve, eat and keep your cheese the French way!
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My baby is turning 6 months today!
Six months ago, on 1st April 2020 exactly, I launched Expat in France website! My baby is 6 months old today! I have been wanting to start my own project for a few years now, without knowing how or even what to do. I now feel that Expat in France is giving me purpose ...
