Voice of Expats

Building a Life from Scratch in France as Expat Families

Moving to a new country can feel overwhelming, but it can also bring great opportunities and personal growth. In this episode, I sit down with two expat parents from Mexico and Turkey who relocated to France with their families. They open up about the lessons they’ve learned and how they’ve navigated the ups and downs of building a new life abroad.

Special Edition: Four Years in Taiwan

In this special edition, Hugo takes us to Taiwan, where he spent four unforgettable years working and building a life he truly loved.

From Saint Petersburg to Paris

(00:53) Rate your experience living in here and why Paris? (05:08) 3 words to describe Paris in your eyes (10:27) What do you particularly enjoy about living here ? (18:11) Why did you choose France ? (28:14) Your education background  (38:38) When did you meet your husband ? (41:57) What challenges do you still face today as an immigrant ? (45:24) Saint Petersburg  (50:47) Cultural differences  (57:24) Any advice to your younger self ?

When a dream becomes home

I had the chance to invite Nupur, originally from India, to talk about her experience living in Paris and her love for the city. Since she was little, she dreamed of coming here — and for the past four years, she has been living that dream. (00:00) Why did you accept this interview ? (02:00) Rate your experience living in here and why Paris? (06:42) Your background (08:33) What is your job ? (12:08) 3 words to describe Paris in your eyes (16:07) What do you enjoy so much in Paris ? (18:09) Did you find connections with people here ? (19:27) What are the cons of living in Paris ? (20:54) Have you faced any language barriers ? (24:39) What makes a place your home ? (26:50) Do French people complain a lot ? (27:50) What challenges did you face ? (28:58) How do you maintain your relationship with family and friends in India ? (31:43) 3 words to describe your hometown ? (37:22) How did Pairs shape you ? (40:39) Cultural differences  (48:52) Solo travels (54:33) What is your advice for anyone who wants to move to France ?

Meet Arielys: A Special Edition in Vienna

From our days in Paris to her new chapter in Vienna, I’m so glad to see Ari again this summer. A year into her life here, she reflects on how the city has shaped her lifestyle, the things that she appreciates, and how she’s built the connections along the way.