Living Abroad: France

April Fools day started in France, where the "fool" is called a "fish".

No one is immune to culture shock. The stress of a long-term stay abroad can affect even the strongest individual. Here's how to recognize culture shock and a few suggestions for dealing with it.

The cold, dark nights, the chilly, sunless days, the rain... at least the lights are pretty and the wine is good.

Catching up on things. Let's blog a little on current events.

It's the end of the year and the holidays are wizzing by. The Seine is rising and there's one less terrorist working at Charles de Gaulle airport.

Condom producer Durex has calculated how often people are having sex around the world. France was number 1 by a long shot. In an age of skyrocketing cases of HIV infection, giving safe sex a a sexier image may be just what the doctor ordered.

A routine visit to the doctor's office can be a cultural experience.

All the reasons you ever needed for a shopping spree back home.

If you're vacationing in France this month, Deauville offers an elegant, relaxed, yet active change of scene on the coast of Normandy. Restaurants, gaming, sandy beaches and horses (both racing and polo) are just some of the activities this resort town has to offer.

The Declaration of Independance on July 4th remains the celebrated date for the United States of America. For the French, Bastille Day on July 14th marks the end of the French monarchy and the beginning of the Republic.