I Rather Be In Paris

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.

  1. 08/13/2019

    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. Visit iratherbeinparis.com to read content in between podcasts episode or to drop us an email! Follow I Rather Be In Paris on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iratherbeinparis/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iratherbeinparis/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/irbippodcast  Listeners can support the podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IRatherBeInParis

    23 min
  2. 05/28/2019

    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!   Learn more about Adrian, her company Adrian Leeds Group and the services it offers by visiting http://adrianleeds.com/.  Sign up for Adrian's Newsletters at http://adrianleeds.com/publications  Adrian's interior designer, mentioned in the episode is Martine di Matteo. Her work can be found at https://www.martinedimatteo.com/ For the Aspiring Expat Follow I Rather Be In Paris on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iratherbeinparis/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iratherbeinparis/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/irbippodcast  Listeners can support the podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IRatherBeInParis or visit our new shopping site at https://www.iratherbeinparis.com/shop  To leave a message for the show, download the Anchor app. Visit https://anchor.fm/ for more information. 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.

    33 min
4.8
out of 5
9 Ratings

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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.