Nikoune
French citizen
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French
Speaks anglais et français
Registration: 15 October 2026
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026
@loladeajai Hello Lolade, seven years is a real commitment, and it's completely normal to still feel a bit unsettled, especially when work doesn't flow the way you hoped. For referrals among English speakers, I'd look at Meetup groups and ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026
@BeDevine Welcome to the forum, BeDevine! Da Nang is a lovely place to land as a teacher. If you'd like to meet people beyond the classroom, language exchange evenings are a great start: you help with English, someone helps you with Vietnamese, and ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Egor KANAKHINWelcome Egor! Vinon-sur-Verdon is a lovely spot, right between the Verdon and the Luberon. If you'd like to meet locals as well as expats, have a look at the AVF network (Accueil des Villes Françaises): these welcome ... Read More
Pilates classes in english by IP*83
Hi! Does anyone know of Pilates classes in Toulon that are taught in English ? Thank you x
@IP*83 Hi and welcome to the forum! Besides the studio SimCityAT mentioned, I'd suggest contacting the AVF in Toulon (Accueil des Villes Françaises). It's a volunteer network that welcomes newcomers, and many branches run sports and leisure ... Read More
Places I should explore in Thailand by Louis Tetu
Hi everyone! My name is Louis. I am a Canadian living currently in Quebec, Canada. Since I am retired, I am looking to emigrate to Thailand. I explored Chiang Mai last year, but the air pollution during the burning field season made this a bad ...
@Louis Tetu Welcome Louis! Your plan to test Ko Samui over two separate stays is a smart one, because November-December and February-March can feel quite different. One tip to see whether a place really suits you for daily life: rent in a ... Read More
Newcomer to Béziers eager to join the British community by Chantal de Nice
I am French and bilingual in English. I lived in London in my youth and absolutely love British culture, which I have shared with my English friends for years. I have just arrived from Nice, where I was part of a British expat association. I would ...
@Chantal de Nice Welcome to Béziers, Chantal! Besides the Facebook group SimCityAT mentioned, I'd check whether there is an AVF (Accueil des Villes Françaises) in Béziers: they welcome newcomers and many branches count ... Read More
Navigating friendships as an expat in France by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to France reshapes many aspects of life, and friendships are often one of the biggest changes. Whether you're maintaining lifelong bonds back home, building new local relationships, or forming connections with fellow ...
@Cheryl I'm French and live in Savoie, so I can only offer the view from the other side of the table, but I hope it helps. Many French people take time before inviting someone into their home. It isn't coldness, home is quite a private space here ... Read More
Expat Community in Paris by realfitpug4life
Salut! I would appreciate any recommendations or suggestions for how to meet other expats in Paris. I have looked online and nothing really seemed right. I want to be able to go out an have a drink with people, or see a show, museum, or day trip. ...
@realfitpug4life Hi! Since Facebook isn't your thing, here are a few ideas. AVF (Accueil des Villes Françaises) has branches in Paris and welcomes newcomers, foreigners included, with outings, visits and conversation groups. Language ... Read More