As Told By Dana
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A Lifestyle Travel Blog Featuring a 20-something American Woman Living an Expat Life in France.
As Told By Dana
1w ago
In 2010, I was 19 years old, and I spent my spring semester “studying” (partying) in Caen, France. I was definitely one of *those* millennials who made studying abroad their entire personality, but that is because the experience had such a profound impact on me and my life’s trajectory. My experience ended too soon, and that was partly my own fault. I came to France ..read more
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1M ago
Fun Fact: I turned 30 years old on March 16, 2020– the day that France (and the rest of the world) declared an international lockdown. Being at home 24/7 at the cusp of a new decade, I found myself with a lot more time on my hands to reflect upon my current life and career choices. I had been insecure about my lack of savings ..read more
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5M ago
It’s been awhile! More than four years, in fact, according to the stamped date of my last published post. A lot has changed around here– with me, on the internet, around the world! Let’s start with me, shall we? So, enough about me. Can we discuss how much the internet has changed in the past four years? When I was still writing, blogs were already ..read more
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5y ago
Oh Hey There. It’s been awhile. As summer 2019 begins to draw to a close, I wanted to check in with anyone who might still be lurking around this once bustling hub of a blog about a twenty-something woman living in France (as always, thanks a million for continuing to drop in!) As life continues to pass me by, I seriously scroll back in awe ..read more
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5y ago
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past six months or so, you’ve probably heard of Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish girl with Asperger’s Syndrome who began the #SchoolStrikeForClimate back in September. Inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School’s #MarchForOurLives, Greta realized that the only way to get politicians to really respond to climate change was to start striking ..read more
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5y ago
I turned 29 in March, and as I approach the last year of a decade, I cannot help but to look back on what a tumultuous nine years the twenties have been. I remember being so self-conscious I literally just wanted to melt into the walls of high school or college. Now, I realize that this calmness within me is literally me just being pretty ..read more