Cost of Living In France: How Much It Cost Our Family To Live in France For One Year

How much does it cost to live in France? From visas and housing to food and entertainment, I tracked all of our expenses for a year and created a detailed accounting of our first 12  months living in France. How Much Did It Cost

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Taxes For Expats Review: Tax Service For Americans Living Abroad & Digital Nomads

If you’re an American working abroad, a retiree living overseas, or a digital nomad travelling the globe whose looking for an expat tax preparation service, I highly recommend Taxes For Expats.  My husband and I have been using them since 2017. Here’s my in-depth

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What is A Career Break or Sabbatical (Definition) And Why You Need One?

A career break or sabbatical, as some people like to call it, may not be the status quo. However, if you’re in a rut or burnt out from the rat race, a career break may be just what you need. But what is a

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Bastille Day: France’s Independence Day vs. American Fourth Of July Explained

Bastille Day in France, you’ve heard of it, but do you know why the French celebrate it? And what are the similarities and differences between America’s fourth of July and France’s Bastille Day? Here’s what you need to know. French National day explained. When

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Should I Move To France? 99 Useful Things Nobody Tells You About Living In France

It doesn’t matter how prepared you think you are! Moving to France (or any new country for that matter) is going to be chock full of unexpected surprises. Some good, some bad. So here it is. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “SHOULD I MOVE

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