Jolie PorterinILLUMINATION-CuratedThings I Miss About the U.S. As an American Living in ParisExploring the Heart of Paris: An Expat’s Tale of Fashion, Enthusiasm, and Cultural Dichotomies·7 min read·Jan 19, 2024--64--64
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONHow French People Stay In Shape Without Working OutIt’s always been a mystery to me why the French are so fit. I’m afraid to count calories in France because there are so many buttery…·6 min read·Sep 2, 2023--96--96
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONDating French Men: The Good, The Bad, And The Surprises!I left the U.S. to study in a city filled with other dreamers and artists like myself; Paris! I was full of hope and idolized French…·5 min read·Aug 4, 2023--1--1
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONHabits That Are Normal In The U.S. That Are Rude In FranceMost of us are trying our best to be polite and courteous to others. Despite this, being polite can sometimes be tricky when traveling…·3 min read·Jul 18, 2023--14--14
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONHabits That Are Normal In France That Are Rude in The U.S.When I decided to move to France, I knew I would most likely experience culture shocks and have to readjust to my new life. Though aware of…·4 min read·Jul 17, 2023--14--14
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONThings My French Husband Loves About The U.S.When my French husband first arrived in the U.S. to visit my family, he didn’t expect to experience so many culture shocks. He thought…·4 min read·Jul 14, 2023--4--4
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONAmerican Things My French Husband Doesn’t UnderstandMy French husband and I have lived in France for several years. We plan one or two trips back to enjoy American life every year. Each time…·5 min read·Jul 11, 2023--17--17
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONHow This 3-Minute Japanese Exercise Got Me in ShapeI’ve always been interested in how different countries manage their health and have different fitness routines than what I’m used to seeing…·4 min read·Jul 7, 2023--6--6
Jolie PorterinILLUMINATIONWhy Americans Are Moving To FranceI’ve lived in France for a few years and have decided to stay as long as possible. Since I’ve been living like a real Parisian, I’ve…·4 min read·Jul 5, 2023--6--6
Jolie PorterinThe Expat Chronicles3 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip To ParisI’ve been living a Parisian life as an American for a few years now. I hope all visitors who discover this artistic city will have…·4 min read·Jul 5, 2023--5--5