InCurated NewslettersbyJolie Porter·Jan 19, 2024Things 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 DichotomiesA response icon59A response icon59
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Sep 2, 2023How 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…A response icon89A response icon89
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Aug 4, 2023Dating 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…A response icon1A response icon1
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 18, 2023Habits 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…A response icon10A response icon10
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 17, 2023Habits 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…A response icon13A response icon13
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 14, 2023Things 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…A response icon4A response icon4
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 11, 2023American 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…A response icon16A response icon16
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 7, 2023How 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…A response icon6A response icon6
InILLUMINATIONbyJolie Porter·Jul 5, 2023Why 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…A response icon4A response icon4
InThe Expat ChroniclesbyJolie Porter·Jul 5, 20233 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…A response icon5A response icon5