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My Life Living Abroad

Helping you discover the best of Paris

  • Oradour-sur-Glane – the French Village Frozen in Time

    When my dad first told me about Oradour-sur-Glane, I knew at once it was a place I would like to visit. My dad and I share a passion for history,…

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  • My 2019 Goals

    Thanks to Jeff Goins and his 500 words a day challenge, my 2019 writing goals have got off to a good start. One of the prompts I was given last…

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  • Ten Reasons Why I love living in Paris

    1. French women don’t wear a lot of make up. French women are all about being au naturel with regards to their make up. Their attitude to make up is…

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  • One Man’s Paris Story

    This week’s guest writer is Thomas Bartlett. Thomas was born in Belfast and grew up in Galway. In his twenties he lived in Paris for four years, Spain for two and now he…

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  • Breaking My Silence

    Before I start I have to tell you all that this article has been the hardest article I have ever had to write.   Exactly a week ago today, the…

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  • Welcome to my Neighbourhood

    This week’s guest blogger is the wonderful Isabelle Andover. Isabelle is a Paris-based writer of chicklit. Her debut novel, Cocktails at Le Carmen, was published by Simon & Fig in June 2015.…

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  • From Pensford to Paris

    A new week, a new guest blogger! Hannah Moore is originally from Bristol. She’s a third year student at the University of Birmingham studying English Literature and French Studies. Hannah has just started…

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  • Frenchie- my Favourite Wine Bar

    As a blogger I’m always keen to discover new places in Paris, especially when it involves wine. During the summer, going for “un after work” drink with your friends a nd colleagues…

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  • The French you don’t learn at school.

    I’ve been asked a lot recently to explain how I learnt French; how I learnt to speak quickly and fluently and most often of all, how I learnt to sound…

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  • You know you’re in Paris when…

    1. You sprint everywhere You sprint for the metro because you can’t bear to wait two minutes for the next one and you power walk, all the time, even on…

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    Getting Tested in Paris
  • How to Apply for French Nationality Part Four - The  Interview
    How to Apply for French Nationality Part Four - The Interview
  • How to Apply for French Nationality Part Five - I'm French but What Now?
    How to Apply for French Nationality Part Five - I'm French but What Now?
  • Cour des Petites Ecuries - Paris' Best Kept Secret
    Cour des Petites Ecuries - Paris' Best Kept Secret
  • How to: Avoid Apartment Scams in Paris
    How to: Avoid Apartment Scams in Paris

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