As a Belgian/Australian expat, married to a Frenchman, it’s safe to say that my linguistic skills range from being a fluent smooth talker to sounding like a blubbering idiot who’s had one too many. When […]
France Bénévolat Currently has 12,000 voluntary positions listed from 800 associations in France with well over 200 listed in Paris. Volunteers must speak French and will find a diverse range of volunteering opportunities including: Personal […]
26th February 2018adminComments Off on Chartered accountant offers free consultation for businesses
Faten Amamou from ESCEC International is a bilingual accountant specializing in small to medium sized business. She is currently offering a free one-hour consultation for all new clients to discuss their concerns and business needs. […]
Since 2014, the French government established a legal, simplified business status called the micro-entreprise which is described as «the pay-as-you-go system». It is aimed at reducing the taxes and financial costs of running a small […]
23rd February 2018adminComments Off on Salut YouTube! Rosie McCarthy tells Expats how it is!
By day Rosie McCarthy works in the HR department of a global cosmetic brand. By night, the New Zealander leaves her corporate attire and steps in front of her camera to share her insights, opinions […]
We hear a lot of stereotypes about the “French lover”, in France and elsewhere. As a Frenchman, I frequently hear that my male compatriots are generally successful with the women they encounter abroad, because of […]
15th February 2018Jean-ChristopheComments Off on 6 ways you may have insulted a French person without realizing (according to a French person)
One of the tropes that I see most frequently online about my fellow Frenchmen is that we are easily offended by foreigners, or even often rude to them. While it may often be exaggerated, it […]
9th February 2018adminComments Off on Restaurant offers free burgers to singles on Valentines Day in Paris
Valentine’s Day is approaching and most restaurants in Paris are pushing their ‘Valentine’s Special’ menus hoping to capitalise on the occasion with increased prices. One restaurant chain is however, taking a completely different approach… HD […]
NanoKeratin blow dry is a pioneering hair treatment which smooths and repairs all hair types using nano molecular keratin-based cashmere keratin protein particles infused with amino acids, and a series of hand-selected vitamins and essential […]