The most common question we have gotten about our move to France is, “Are you taking the animals? Isn’t it difficult? Is there a quarantine required?” YES, we are taking the animals – Strider, Stitch, and Shuri. Our house would not be a home without them. If we couldn’t take them, we wouldn’t go. WeContinue reading "Moving to France – Step 5: Animal Farm"
Moving to France: Step 4 – What to Take
Shipping items internationally as part of a move is logistically challenging and expensive. Many, many experts recommend you just NOT. Show up with your suitcases, move in to a (hopefully) furnished place, and figure it out as you go. When expats list regrets about their move overseas, many say they shipped too much stuff, andContinue reading "Moving to France: Step 4 – What to Take"
Moving to France: Step 3 – Jumping in to the Deep End
As previously mentioned, we fell in love with Josselin. With my decision style, once I find a place that ticks every box, plus feels really great, I tend to make a decision and jump in. So, we did. Renting or Buying? Common wisdom re: a move like this is to rent a 90 day shortContinue reading "Moving to France: Step 3 – Jumping in to the Deep End"
Moving to France: Step 2 – Narrowing it Down
After coming up with a list of a few countries that were possible relocation targets, and eliminating options that had deal-breaking gaps in what we were looking for (e.g. no access to public or adequate private health, or no cool climate locations), it was time to think about visiting and scouting locations. Research and ReconaissanceContinue reading "Moving to France: Step 2 – Narrowing it Down"
Moving to France: Step 1 – Discovery
I have had “Move to Europe and live abroad for a few years” on my bucket list for probably a decade or more. My goal was improved quality of life and immersing ourselves in a different culture. I started with data. (Have you met me?) I identified the areas that were important to me, andContinue reading "Moving to France: Step 1 – Discovery"
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