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Katie Gardner, Lauzun
Published Monday August 12, 2019 (10:55:12)
Who are you?
Katie Gardner.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
To Lauzun, Lot et Garonne, 2008 to get married.
What challenges did you face during the move?
Getting all the necessary paperwork together. more ...
Katie Gardner.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
To Lauzun, Lot et Garonne, 2008 to get married.
What challenges did you face during the move?
Getting all the necessary paperwork together. more ...
Katrin Lindenbauer, Bordeaux
Published Monday August 05, 2019 (20:50:06)
Who are you?
I am Katrin Lindenbauer, originally from Austria and happy to gain experience abroad for more than two years.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
When I was younger, I could not imagine myself living anywhere else than in Austria. I had a lack of self-confidence and considered myself as an introverted person that could not make it alone “out there”. more ...
I am Katrin Lindenbauer, originally from Austria and happy to gain experience abroad for more than two years.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
When I was younger, I could not imagine myself living anywhere else than in Austria. I had a lack of self-confidence and considered myself as an introverted person that could not make it alone “out there”. more ...
Bruce Smith, Clerac
Published Monday June 10, 2019 (18:41:24)
Who are you?
Bruce Smith, a fashion portrait and fine art photographer, author of photography books and tutor of photography. more ...
Bruce Smith, a fashion portrait and fine art photographer, author of photography books and tutor of photography. more ...
Laura, Haute Vienne
Published Monday May 20, 2019 (09:14:01)
Who are you?
My name is Laura, I'm a 34-year-old blogger and psychotherapist living in France since the end of 2018. I work here in France as a micro-entrepreneur offering online counselling to English speakers all over the world. I also run the blog frugalfrance.com and the associated Instagram account @frugalfrance where I focus on my experience of moving to France with my fiancé, going through the very different house purchase process here, and what it's like to move to a country where you know no-one, speak some French and have no work to come to! more ...
My name is Laura, I'm a 34-year-old blogger and psychotherapist living in France since the end of 2018. I work here in France as a micro-entrepreneur offering online counselling to English speakers all over the world. I also run the blog frugalfrance.com and the associated Instagram account @frugalfrance where I focus on my experience of moving to France with my fiancé, going through the very different house purchase process here, and what it's like to move to a country where you know no-one, speak some French and have no work to come to! more ...
Yvette Van Loon, Paris
Published Monday April 02, 2018 (09:50:21)
Who are you?
I am Dutch and living in Paris; love playing golf and I am a member of one of the oldest golf clubs in France situated at the coast of Normandy. more ...
I am Dutch and living in Paris; love playing golf and I am a member of one of the oldest golf clubs in France situated at the coast of Normandy. more ...
Yvonne Shao, Paris
Published Friday November 24, 2017 (10:26:25)
Who are you?
Hello! My name is Yvonne Shao, and I am an American piano teacher-turned-writer. A couple of years ago we decided to travel around the world and then move to Paris.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
Because my husband can work remotely, we had thought of moving internationally for a few years. more ...
Hello! My name is Yvonne Shao, and I am an American piano teacher-turned-writer. A couple of years ago we decided to travel around the world and then move to Paris.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
Because my husband can work remotely, we had thought of moving internationally for a few years. more ...
Yvonne Northrop, Brittany
Published Monday October 02, 2017 (08:37:58)
Who are you?
My name is Yvonne Northrop, I am married to my American husband Jim. We have lived in many different parts of the world during our long marriage. Our young married life was spent in the USA, where at the time, life was full of adventure and times were much easier than today. more ...
My name is Yvonne Northrop, I am married to my American husband Jim. We have lived in many different parts of the world during our long marriage. Our young married life was spent in the USA, where at the time, life was full of adventure and times were much easier than today. more ...
Eva, Nancy
Published Monday September 25, 2017 (07:05:33)
Who are you?
Hi! My name is Eva, I’m 24 years old and I come from Germany.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
The first time I moved abroad was in August 2014. I came to Paris to spend an Erasmus semester at Université Paris Dauphine. more ...
Hi! My name is Eva, I’m 24 years old and I come from Germany.
Where, when and why did you move abroad?
The first time I moved abroad was in August 2014. I came to Paris to spend an Erasmus semester at Université Paris Dauphine. more ...
Aga, Lyon
Published Wednesday July 08, 2015 (01:00:53)
Who are you?
My Name is Aga and I am a Pole. I think my passion for travelling but mostly for discovering new cultures and exploring different lifestyles started at the university. I have been actively spending any free time in the international environment and enjoyed it a lot. I worked part time abroad, I took part in the student exchange programme and I did my internship abroad. So logically after my studies I moved and worked abroad. I spend over 6 years in the UK. more ...
My Name is Aga and I am a Pole. I think my passion for travelling but mostly for discovering new cultures and exploring different lifestyles started at the university. I have been actively spending any free time in the international environment and enjoyed it a lot. I worked part time abroad, I took part in the student exchange programme and I did my internship abroad. So logically after my studies I moved and worked abroad. I spend over 6 years in the UK. more ...
