Moving from the US to France | Starting Over with My Dog

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✈️ From the US to France: Starting Over with My Dog 🐾 Ever dreamed of leaving everything behind to start fresh in another country? In this episode, Denise shares her journey from the United States to France — with her loyal dog by my side. 🇺🇸➡️🇫🇷 We talk about the ups, downs, and surprises of moving abroad: 🐾 Travelling internationally with a dog from the US 🤝 Overcoming loneliness and making new friends in a new country 🌍 Adapting to French culture and navigating culture shocks 📦 Deciding how much to pack when starting a new life overseas 🗣️ Learning French as an adult — and what actually works ❤️ Finding a sense of belonging far from home If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to move to France — the emotional challenges, the cultural surprises, and the joy of exploring life with your furry best friend — this video is for you! Read the excellent articles about moving to France on Denise's Substack: https://substack.com/@fonzietmoi If you want to learn French with a 1 on 1 tutor, I highly recommend iTalki. Here is my affiliate link to iTalki, : https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af28243923 If you need to move money to France, open a Wise account and get your first transfer up to $600 free using my affiliate link: https://wi.se/livingwellinfrance (New customers only). Reading List: These are affiliate links. If you purchase via this link, I will get a small commission at no extra fee for you. Thank you for helping support this channel! The Bonjour Effect: The Secret Codes of French Conversation Revealed https://amzn.to/3HyJ6Yb The Culture Map https://amzn.to/45ktWPl Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear https://amzn.to/45jW2u6 1000 Years of Annoying the French https://amzn.to/3HynGue Chez Nous: An easy guide for preparing to move or retire to France and the things to consider when planning to move abroad. https://amzn.to/47xTiKY A New Life in France: A Guide to Relocating from the US https://amzn.to/4oDSzxZ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:00 Why move to France? 05:00 Settling Into live in France 09:15 Meeting new people in France 13:45 Choosing a region in France to settle. 15:50 Cultural shocks in France 21:30 Setting up social events in France 23:28 Getting into a routien in your new country 30:00 Politeness in France 36:26 Etiquette when networking for work in France 41:25 Daring to live the dream and move abroad 42:13 Travelling from the US to France with a pet 💬 Share your thoughts: Have you ever thought about moving abroad with a pet? What scares or excites you most about starting over? Let me know in the comments — I’d love to hear your story! 🔔 Subscribe for more: If you love travel, French culture, and stories about building a new life abroad, hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode. #movingtofrance #expatlife #livinginfrance #travellingwithdogs #americaninfrance #learnfrench #digitalnomad #pettravel #cultureshock #movingabroad Some links in this description are affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the channel! If you would like to view my available art, it's here: www.jdyachtpaintings.com Other popular videos you might enjoy: "I Came for Love, I Stayed for France • I came for Love, I Stayed for FRANCE "How to Live the French Lifestyle - No Matter Where You are • How to Live the French Lifestyle—No Matter... "The Truth About the FRENCH way of Life | What We can Learn from France" • The Truth About the FRENCH way of Life | W...