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Things I Miss About the U.S. As an American Living in Paris

Exploring the Heart of Paris: An Expat’s Tale of Fashion, Enthusiasm, and Cultural Dichotomies

7 min readJan 19, 2024

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Things I Miss About the U.S. As an American Living in Paris

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How French People Stay In Shape Without Working Out

It’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 readSep 2, 2023

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How French People Stay In Shape Without Working Out

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Dating 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 readAug 4, 2023

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Dating French Men: The Good, The Bad, And The Surprises!

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Habits That Are Normal In The U.S. That Are Rude In France

Most 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 readJul 18, 2023

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Habits That Are Normal In The U.S. That Are Rude In France

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Habits 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 readJul 17, 2023

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Habits That Are Normal In France That Are Rude in The U.S.

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Things 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 readJul 14, 2023

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Things My French Husband Loves About The U.S.

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American Things My French Husband Doesn’t Understand

My 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 readJul 11, 2023

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How This 3-Minute Japanese Exercise Got Me in Shape

I’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 readJul 7, 2023

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How This 3-Minute Japanese Exercise Got Me in Shape

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Why Americans Are Moving To France

I’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 readJul 5, 2023

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Why Americans Are Moving To France

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3 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip To Paris

I’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 readJul 5, 2023

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3 Things You Should Know Before Your Trip To Paris

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Jolie Porter

Jolie Porter

American girl living in France. I love meeting new people and discovering different cultures. If we are brave enough to live boldly, life can be an adventure!

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