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France Expat

Does living in Paris suck? What nobody tells you about being a Paris expat and an different take on living in Paris & moving to Paris by a Parisian expat.

Paris sucks: The truth about being a Paris expat & living in Paris

November 13, 2017 by Karen 167 Comments

“Paris is always a good idea,” declared Audrey Hepburn.  I thought that moving to Paris was a great idea until we were living in Paris. If you’re coming here because you love Paris, you will probably love Paris (most of the time).  If you’re not a Francophile or you love to judge strangers, you will want to read this 3,000-word long article on why we don’t like living in Paris as expats and why we’re leaving France.

This is my opinion about being an expat in Paris and based on MY experiences living in Paris, so please read it before judging me.  I’ve included lots of pretty photos of Paris to compensate for being such a negative Nancy.

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Filed Under: Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad Tagged With: expat, France, Paris

Beautiful cat who has traveled to five countries. Read tips for traveling internationally with your cat! #travel #cat #pettravel

Your ultimate guide to flying internationally with a cat: Tips & Essentials

January 28, 2019 by Karen 22 Comments

One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with us to four countries following our various moves around Europe by plane and by train. I include my experience traveling with my cat internationally, some tips for traveling with your cat, and my favorite cat traveling accessories, including an airline approved pet carrier.

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Tips from real expats for how to work abroad, getting international job offers, becoming an expat, and finding overseas jobs for professionals!

How to work abroad: Professional jobs to help you move abroad

May 27, 2017 by Karen 19 Comments

Wondering how to become an expat? You need to find a job abroad! Here is a list of careers and advice to help you find international jobs! ​ Finding jobs abroad is much easier if you’re a professional with significant job experience and/or have a Masters/Ph.D. Depending on your career, living and working abroad with the right work experience is possible if you’re trying to figure out how to move abroad. Keep reading for tips from real expats!

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Considering expat life as a trailing spouse or love migrant? Tips and advice on the decision to move abroad with your significant other. Moving abroad is not easy, but hopefully these questions help you make your decision.

Expat Advice: Moving Overseas for a relationship

January 6, 2016 by Karen 12 Comments

If you’re considering moving overseas for a relationship, you might be wondering is this a good idea? Read this expert expat advice on if you should move overseas for a relationship and if you’ll be happy when moving to a new country for love.

Doing your research is quite important when considering moving to a new country with a Significant Other.  These are the questions I thought most about prior to moving and the ones that were most important in my decision to come along.

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Filed Under: Expat Life, France Expat, Moving Abroad, Netherlands Expat, Work and Travel Tips Tagged With: expat, wedding

How to make new friends as an expat: Tips from 3+ years living abroad

November 1, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

It’s funny: It’s been over three and half years since I moved abroad, however restarting my life last year multiple times in two cities (Paris and the Hague) reminded me how isolating expat life can be. I don’t always write about my personal life, but it’s hard making friends as an adult, especially as an expat. I’ll be including some tips for making friends as an expat.

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Read tips for expat life when moving to another country, how to adapt to a new country, & dealing with culture shock when living abroad for the first time

7 Ways to Get the Most Out of Living Abroad

April 18, 2016 by Karen 18 Comments

Before we begin, let me say moving abroad is not easy and although everyone loves to write about the benefits, it’s not a fairytale.  It’s especially hard if you’re moving to a country unemployed like I did, but whether you can get a job depends on a lot on your field, qualifications, visa, language skills, and the country itself. These are the seven things that I wish someone had told me a year ago to make moving abroad easier. …

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

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