France

Mind the tax authorities and treaties, but be mindful of "extra-taxation"

Hard-up governments can be creative in levying fees that others call taxes

Jul 5 •

If leaving the U.S. for another country, plan using official resources, not just social media

When contemplating moving abroad, a person grounded in reality is likely to formulate two types of questions: (1) what are the legal and bureaucratic…

Jun 27

Inequality, identity and American emigration in a changing European landscape

Social concerns that American emigrés to Europe inevitably face

Jun 13 •

A French service for streamlining bureaucratic processes - really!

The online change of address service for French residents

Mar 27 •

Reflections on Bureaucracy and Daily Life in France

Whether French bureaucracy is truly onerous might depend on where you're coming from

Mar 20 •

A musician's perspective on language learning

Being a musician requires attentiveness and other skills that transpose well to language learning

Mar 13 •

An approach to adapting linguistically in France

Associations sometimes offer opportunities for honing language skills, and more

Feb 26 •

Getting involved with French community life - Associations

The more than 1.3 million associations in France offer many possibilities for newcomers to get to know residents with common interests

Feb 13 •

Why Nice (France)?

Some answers to a common question

Feb 6 •

Leaving Home, Coming Home

On following the forbears' path homeward to Ireland, to France

Jan 29 •

German (then) French (now) (Podcast)

Listen now | Journeys beyond the mother language

Jan 18 •

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The French Winter Sales are Coming !

There's a lot more to "sales" in France than just discounted prices--there are lots of rules, too

Jan 4 •

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