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Lyon: A New French Life

I feel like I’ve landed in France all over again, excited about discovering Lyon’s many neighborhoods, shops, cafés, and layers of history. Looking back, I think my instinct of putting the pin on the map for Lyon all those years…

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A Return to the Map: Landing in Lyon

A Long-Awaited Move My life is going through a momentous transition because I moved to Lyon. Years before I met my husband, I used to explore the world’s maps until my gaze finally narrowed in on France — and then…

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Expat in France, Expat Life, France, Living in France

Mon Voyage Linguistique, My Language Journey

Bonjour, mes amis ! I have to admit that I haven’t shared much for the past few months, so it’s time I share a little update with my friends. I finally decided to sign up for French classes in September, so I’ve…

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A French Citizen’s Spouse: My Visa Experience

I was due to leave for France with my family on 15 August 2023. Just getting my appointment for my visa in San Francisco was like pulling teeth. When I first traveled to France years ago as a college student, all tourists required a…

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The Highs and Lows of a Year in France

Here’s a new blog post reflecting on my first year living in France. Check it out to hear about my personal experiences and what I’ve learned along the way!

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