expat experiences

Getting a French Visa

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Disclaimer: This is my experience as an American who wanted to live in France for more than the 90 days allowed by my passport alone. Your experience–and requirements–may differ! We were in Charlottesville, babysitting our grandson, when our son Ryan… Read More ›

traditional dancers perform in Budapest Hungary

The Dancers

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I love this photograph: the energy of the dance, an old worldliness of patterned skirts and polished boots, and the wide eyed wonder of a small girl.  My husband, Pat, took it one day last summer at a dance festival… Read More ›