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I Rather Be In Paris

I Rather Be In Paris

By Juan Ulloa

Join hosts (and aspiring expats) Juan Ulloa and Keyla Hernandez on the journey to make Paris their some day home. Meet some of our favorite experts and learn the process, joys and pitfalls of the expat life. Along the way we will learn about France, it’s people, history and culture.
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I Rather Be In ParisNov 21, 2018

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Three Expats. Three Perspectives. Carla Measer-Costamagna
Jan 27, 202044:57
Three Expats. Three Perspectives. Sutanya Dacres, Dinner For One Podcast

Three Expats. Three Perspectives. Sutanya Dacres, Dinner For One Podcast

In the first installment of our series "Three Expats. Three Perspectives." we speak with Sutanya Dacres, host of the Dinner For One podcast. Suntanya discusses her journey from the island of Jamaica to New York and on to Paris. Billed as "An audio exploration of what happens when the Paris fairytale ends and real life begins," Dinner For One is -- like it's host -- honest, direct and holds nothing back.  In that vein we discuss everything from coping with divorce in a foreign country, race, loneliness, Jamaican beef patties and Dominican hairdressers!

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Dec 27, 201936:58
Paris Trip Recap + What's Coming Up on Season Two!

Paris Trip Recap + What's Coming Up on Season Two!

A recap of my recent trip to Paris (also available on our blog) and a peak of what's coming up on season two of the I Rather Be In Paris Podcast.

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Nov 27, 201920:43
Season One Finale: Saving for the Expat Life with Financial Advisor Frank Simpson
Sep 30, 201933:54
Demystifying the French (and France) with Author Janet Hulstrand

Demystifying the French (and France) with Author Janet Hulstrand

In this episode we are joined by Janet Hulstrand, author of Demystifying the French, How to Love Them and Make Them Love You. Janet splits her time between the United States and Essoyes (population 750), in France's Champagne region. It is that experience that gave rise to France-based writers workshops and her latest book.

Aimed at first-time visitors to France and expatriates. Demystifying helps readers avoid common mistakes and get off on the right foot with the French. It begins with five essential tips "for even brief encounters" by introducing a few French phrases that will pave the way for a positive experience in France. The tips are followed by 10 chapters that go into a deeper explanation of French habits, manners, and ways of viewing the world. Janet shares the perspective she has gained in nearly 40 years of time spent living, working, teaching, and traveling in France, and illustrates the principles she is discussing with sometimes touching, and often amusing, personal anecdotes.

To learn more about Janet Halstrand's books and her writers workshops visit https://janethulstrand.com/ or https://wingedword.wordpress.com/.

Read Janet Hulstrand's articles for Bonjour Paris.

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Aug 13, 201923:23
A Hemingway in Paris with Claudine Hemingway

A Hemingway in Paris with Claudine Hemingway

In this episode we meet event producer, tour guide, writer and aspiring expat Claudine Hemingway. 

Yes, she is related to the author Ernest Hemingway, but her love of Paris is thanks to her grandfather. Hear how his travels inspired Claudine and led her to develop her own travel consulting and tour enterprise, Bleu Blonde Rouge. An avid solo traveler who visits Paris three times a year, Claudine’s first trip to Paris was thanks to the generosity of a dear friend. 

Claudine’s explorations of Paris and love of history are reflected throughout her Instagram feed and in her articles for Bonjour Paris

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Jul 16, 201939:23
The Employment Dilemma: Balancing Work, Family and the Expat Life
Jun 17, 201936:25
An American in Paris: Adrian Leeds

An American in Paris: Adrian Leeds

In this episode we welcome American expat and property consultant Adrian Leeds. Adrian is known to television viewers around the globe for her appearances on HGTV's House Hunters International. She joins Juan from Paris, via Skype, to discuss her journey to Paris and the challenges she faced establishing herself as an expat, single mother and business owner. For almost two decades Adrian has represented many an #aspiringexpat in their quest for a home in France. Her candid insight is a must for those contemplating the expat life!  

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P.S. For a list of charities supporting the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris visit https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/blog/ and look for the post  entitled Notre-Dame de Paris How to Support Our Lady.

May 28, 201933:13
April Pett’s French Faves A to Z!

April Pett’s French Faves A to Z!

Canadian expat April Pett of April In Paris Tours is back with Juan via Skype! She gives us her French faves, from A to Z (literally)! This is an EXTRA LONG bonus episode, so grab a glass of bubbly and join the fun!
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May 03, 201954:11
A Canadian In Paris: April Pett
Apr 19, 201915:52
Paris Beyond the Usual Tourist Sites
Jan 21, 201912:48
Don’t Go Crazy Planning Your Itinerary
Jan 02, 201910:51
Deciding Where to Live In Paris
Dec 19, 201814:48
Learning About France: The Research Process
Dec 05, 201812:18
Preparing Yourself for a Move Overseas
Nov 21, 201809:54
Preview: I Rather Be In Paris
Nov 16, 201800:51