3 Years Living in France: An American Expat’s Honest Assessment Moving to France is a dream for many, but what is the reality after three years? From mastering the local rhythm to navigating the infamous French bureaucracy and 2026 visa changes, my journey from 2022 to now has been a masterclass in patience and peace. In this reflections post, I’m breaking down the highs and lows of doing business in France, the truth about the language barrier, and why—despite the paperwork—living in France is still the best decision I’ve ever made.

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There was a time when I could tell you exactly what day it was, how many meetings I had, and what time I needed to be on the freeway to beat the traffic. Fast forward a few years and now? Some days, I have to double check what day it even is. One year, I forgot how old I was turning. Not because I was trying to be cute or...

Hey Everyone! Y'all know I love to travel and it had been a minute since my last travel. I have always wanted to go to the Tulip fields but missed the season last year in Amsterdam so I decided to get there this year. The good thing is I now have a friend who lives there so that made it even better. This was my first visit to Amsterdam and...

One of the most unexpected and delightful aspects of living abroad in France has been how easily I’ve been able to feed my love for travel. When I lived in the U.S., traveling internationally often felt like an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. Flights were long, connections were tricky, and the overall cost of exploring other countries could add up quickly. But here in France, travel is not only more affordable—it's...

  This video is a little bit more serious. I decided to put some figures out there for people to see the difference between the cost of living in the United States and the cost of living in a couple of countries abroad. These are all estimates and averages because again, many factors play a role in whether you live in a city, in the country, whether you're going to...

The reason Delights by Dawn has decided to go global and discontinue operating in the U.S.