Tag Archives: Expat stories

Missing years 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 2, 2025 by admin

How I Accidentally Became a 3 A.M. Addict to French Cinema — and Recovered Four Lost Decades in the Dark. Read more…

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The curious case of the missing decades

Posted on November 30, 2025 by admin

After 44 years abroad, I’m rediscovering a France I completely missed — especially its music. Iconic bands I never heard of, hits everyone knows except me, and weekly surprises as I catch up on four lost decades. It’s like being … Continue reading →

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Lost in translation 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

Posted on August 15, 2025 by admin

Lost in Translation (Inside My Own Head) – Ever wondered what happens when your thoughts speak French, your keyboard insists on English, and a stubborn corner of your brain still mumbles in German? Welcome to my multilingual brain, where coffee … Continue reading →

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