Tag Archives: ExpatLife

About Florida

Posted on April 5, 2019 by abroadintheusa

In the 34 years I’ve lived in the USA, I’ve visited (i.e., spent at least one overnight) in about 30 of the 50 states, and my least favorite by far is Florida. Admittedly, I’ve only been there twice, most recently … Continue reading →

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Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Posted on February 18, 2019 by abroadintheusa

This is the second of two posts on our trip to New Orleans (you can find the first one here). This one is about food, Mardi Gras, and cemeteries. After five days in New Orleans, I came to the conclusion … Continue reading →

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The Big Easy

Posted on February 15, 2019 by abroadintheusa

So last week I had the great good fortune to accompany Spouse on a business trip to New Orleans. While he spent time in conference meetings and ‘networking lunches’ I got to play tourist in a city that is like … Continue reading →

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Voting in America

Posted on October 22, 2018 by abroadintheusa

Americans are very proud of being a democracy—”land of the free” and all that—and voting is the bedrock of the democratic system. So why, in this most vibrant of democracies, is the actual act of casting of a vote so … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin spice season

Posted on October 8, 2018 by abroadintheusa

It’s been a rough few days on the American political scene so, naturally, I feel like writing about something orange and kind-of-disgusting that deeply divides the country. No, not that one: I’m talking Pumpkin Spice. The calendar says it’s fall, … Continue reading →

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