Being an Au Pair in Paris: Things You Should Know
2021-05-11
Life in France happens in French, even if you’re in Paris. Here’s how you can come in ready to hit the ground running.Continue Reading
How to Get a Work Visa in France (Not)
2021-03-23
“Back in the fall, I wrote about how I found a job in France. I remember exactly how I felt when writing it – proud, and excited to start working hard… Two months later, my contract got cut.”Continue Reading
The History of the Croissant
2021-01-30
I’d never really considered that the croissant might not actually have originated in France. The golden, flaky pastry softened by layers of butter is practically the national symbol of this country, after all. But, lo and behold, this iconic pastry actually hails from further east – Vienna, Austria, to be exact. Continue Reading
How I Found a Job in France
2020-09-29
I absolutely detest feeling uncertain, which might surprise some people given my wanderlust-y-seeming lifestyle. For me, the feeling of uncertainty has always bred the question: what else could I be doing?Continue Reading
Bon Anniversaire to Me, Year 2!
2020-09-01
Contrary to what many might think, two years doesn’t actually feel like that much time, but it does give me a comfortable sense of groundedness to be able to say: Who me? Oh, I’ve been here since 2018.Continue Reading
