How many people out there know the “real” you? You know what I mean… people who love you for you and know who you are inside and out. Are they family members? Maybe people you grew up with who have been life-long friends? If you speak more than one language, how many of them only ... Read More about When people only know you in a foreign language The post When people only know you in a foreign language appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Bonjour from the land of baguettes and berets! I’ve been living the dream in France for over a decade now and for some reason, I don’t think I’ve ever written a post on things I DON’T miss from the U.S. I’ve told you all about things I miss about living in the good ol’ U.S. ... Read More about Don’t @ me, but here’s what this American abroad doesn’t miss (one bit) about the U.S. The post Don’t @ me, but here’s what this American abroad doesn’t miss (one bit) about the U.S. appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Bonjour! A few months back, I published a post about things France does better than the U.S. In the name of balance, today I’ll be getting into a bunch of things the U.S. does better than France. And yes, for all you skeptics out there, there are some, so let’s get into it. ? 5 ... Read More about 5 Things the U.S. does better than France The post 5 Things the U.S. does better than France appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

France, with its rich history, stunning architecture, and undeniable je ne sais quoi, is a dream destination for many of you out there. But before you pack your beret and practice your “bonjour,” there might be a few things you encounter that’ll leave you scratching your head. It’s no secret that I love talking about ... Read More about 6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans The post 6 Normal French things that seem odd to Americans appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

I moved to France in 2012 and mon dieu, has it been a journey! Adapting to a new culture takes patience, determination, a healthy dose of curiosity, and a willingness to learn. The more set in our ways we are, the harder it will be. Let me tell you, there’s a whole secret handshake (well, ... Read More about 8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French The post 8 Little things this American does to fit in with the French appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Bonjour, mes amis! Does size matter? Is bigger actually better? If you’ve spent some time in France, you’ve definitely noticed that many things here are smaller than what we’re used to in the United States. Let’s get into a bunch of things in France that are without a doubt smaller than their American counterparts. These ... Read More about These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.) The post These 7 things are smaller in France (than the U.S.) appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

While the mere mention of France may evoke images of berets, fancy food, and leisurely strolls along the Seine, the reality of life in France is quite different from the clichés painted by popular imagination. Reality is nothing like what we see in the movies 99% of the time. It’s only normal, though, to not ... Read More about 8 HUGE misconceptions about life in France that are WAY off base The post 8 HUGE misconceptions about life in France that are WAY off base appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Oooh la la, the FRENCH! Wow, are people opinionated… Over the years, I’ve heard all kinds of assumptions about French people via my blog and YouTube comments as well as in person. They range from stereotypical things both positive and negative to more off the wall assumptions… and many times the people saying these things ... Read More about 5 Myths about the French and the actual TRUTH! The post 5 Myths about the French and the actual TRUTH! appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Bonjour, tout le monde! I wasn’t going to write a year in review post since I’ve done so many sentimental ones in the past, but here I am… probably with a shorter one than in years past. Check out last year’s which features what I’ve learned in 10 years of blogging or this one from ... Read More about Au revoir, 2023! A quick year in review The post Au revoir, 2023! A quick year in review appeared first on Oui In France ..read more

Do you have plans to visit Paris next summer? The highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have sparked global excitement, attracting tourists from every corner of the earth who are eager to be part of this unique occasion. Although it’s easy to be captivated by the magnificence that is the City of Light and ... Read More about Personal safety tips for tourists at the Paris Olympics 2024 The post Personal safety tips for tourists at the Paris Olympics 2024 appeared first on Oui In France ..read more