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Flying bells, chocolates, and snails… I asked J Flying bells, chocolates, and snails… I asked Jonathan about the Easter traditions he grew up with in New Caledonia. Most of what he told me aligned with what I’d heard about French Easter traditions. As children, on Easter morning, Jonathan and his sister scoured the garden for colorful foiled-covered chocolate eggs and chocolate bunnies. These treats were brought by flying church bells (les cloches volantes). According to legend, the French church bells leave their steeples on Good Friday to fly to Rome. On their way back on Easter Sunday, they shower down goodies for all the children in France. Are you wondering where the snails come into all of this? Well, the Easter egg hunt wasn’t just between Jonathan and his sister. They had to compete against the Giant African Snails who apparently also have a sweet tooth and might be found gnawing on their treats 🤣🤣🤣 Ah, la belle vie en Nouvelle-Calédonie ! What are some traditions you’ve noticed or experienced around Easter? If you celebrate, is there something special that you do every year in your family? Pictured: Beautiful cherry blossom blooms in front of Église Saint-Eustache, a Catholic church in Paris, near Châtelet. . . . #frenchhusband #caledonien #newcaledonia #frenchculture #easterinfrance #eastertraditions #paques #americaninfrance #americanabroad #americanexpat #mylifeinfrance #lifeinfrance #springinfrance #francophile #alafrancaise #internationalcouple #eglisesainteustache #parischurch #sainteustache #cherryblossoms #chatelet #leshalles
Ad Filing US taxes abroad as an American can be tr Ad Filing US taxes abroad as an American can be tricky which is why I went live with @myexpattaxes to answer your questions! Nathalie and I chatted about filing thresholds, FBARs, and who is required to file. (If you realize that you’re supposed to file and haven’t, the answer is in this Live as well!) We also talked about double taxation, IRAs, capital gains, and options for filing. ➡️ If the thought of filing your taxes abroad is stressing you out, have a look at @myexpattaxes They’re on a mission to help expats like us navigate the tax system, which is evidenced by their informative and detailed blog. Offering efiling, FBAR filing, the streamlined filing procedure, and more, you can get everything you need done, whether you want to DIY it or work with a tax professional throughout the process. ✨ Get 10% off when you file with MyExpatTaxes this year using my discount code: EH10 More tips in the Américaine in France blog post, “US Expat Taxes: What Americans Living in France Need to Know.” . . . #americansinfrance #americaninfrance #americansabroad #americanabroad #americanexpat #ustaxes #expattaxes #expattax #expatlife #expatproblems #mylifeabroad #movingabroad #lifeabroad #workabroad
If you want my opinion, spring is THE best time to If you want my opinion, spring is THE best time to visit Paris. Why? ⬇️ You can actually feel the city coming to life after shaking off the winter gloom. The weather is mild. The skies are sometimes blue. (It’s supposed to rain all day tomorrow 😅) The tourists haven’t filled the capital yet, so expenses are still relatively low. Not to mention, Paris is looking glorious all dressed up in PINK with magnolias and cherry blossoms 🌸🌸🌸 Do you agree? . . . #hoteldevilledeparis #parisisalwaysagoodidea #meetparis #parisiscalling #dreamingofparis #takemetoparis #prettylittleparis #springtimeinparis #springinparis #beautifulparis #prettycityparis #visitparis #exploreparis #pinkparis #magnolias
One week countdown… These past couple of weeks One week countdown… These past couple of weeks in the States have really flown by and we are happy to have one more week to go. Jonathan and I are very much enjoying hanging out with our American family and friends in real life for the first time in a very long time. I am thankful to be ending our stay with the Thanksgiving holiday and a long weekend. This trip has included some firsts for Jonathan. He went to his first wedding shower and really enjoyed it! It was fun listening to him explain the event to his colleagues as this is not really something that is done in France 😆 Jonathan also tried several new foods on this trip: chocolate fudge pop tarts, crunchy Cheetos, Philly cheesesteak with whiz, frosted shredded wheat, and hot pockets. Oh, boy—this list is rather embarrassing, isn’t it? 😅Don’t worry—the Frenchman is very satisfied with his cultural immersion. This time next week, we’ll be heading back on a direct flight to Paris. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite Paris fall photos to tide you over. The seasons will have changed in my absence! . . . #parisisalwaysagoodidea #parisfrance #fallinparis #autumninparis #novemberinparis #parisarchitecture #goingtoparis #flighttoparis #americaninparis #americanexpat #expatblog #expatinparis #expatinfrance #marriedafrenchman #frenchhusband #frenchculture #internationalcouple #culturalimmersion #livingabroad
If you saw my stories yesterday, you know that we If you saw my stories yesterday, you know that we had to deal with a water leak in our Paris apartment 💦 We woke up to water seeping out from under the kitchen sink—not a great way to start the day! Fortunately, our gardienne is very responsive, and she came up to the apartment right away when we called. She helped us turn the water off and called a plumber. Although I had to wait most of the day for the plumber to show up, it ended up being a really quick fix. Thankfully, it was just an old, worn-down joint that needed to be replaced. Looking at this beautiful Parisian door, all I can think is—boy, that old-world charm sure is pretty until the pipes start leaking 🤣 “Leaky pipes” is on my list of pros and cons for living in Paris. In the spirit of fairness, I have 16 pros and 16 cons on the list, but you already know which way I sway 😉 You can find a link to the blog article in my bio. Any water leak horror stories you’d like to share? Comment below! . . . #ilesaintlouis #quaibourbon #paris4 #doorsofparis #parisdoors #parisarchitecture #parisapartment #oldworldcharm #livinginparis #myparisianlife #americaninparis #parisblog #parisblogger #myparisdiaries #prettylittleparis #prettycityparis #lifeinparis #parisification #parisisalwaysagoodidea #meetparis #beautifulparis
Much like these majestic Parisian pigeons, I am ge Much like these majestic Parisian pigeons, I am getting ready to take flight 🐦 Ok, the flight is still a little over a month away, but I’m sure you’ll excuse my excitement. For the first time since before this all started, we are heading to the United States for a visit. We’ll be there just shy of three weeks, and we’ll be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family in Connecticut 🍁 Alright, now to the important bit… Please leave in the comments any suggestions that you have for American (New England-y) things I need to do and eat. Or get Jonathan to try 🤔😅 It’s just been so long and I don’t want to forget anything! . . . #lovelocks #lovelocksparis #parisianpigeon #laseine #americansinfrance #expatlife #expatblogger #americanexpat #expatproblems #internationalcouple #frenchhusband #livingabroad #lifeabroad #flighthome #headinghome #homeforthanksgiving
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