Things I Miss About the U.S. As an American Living in Paris

Exploring the Heart of Paris: An Expat’s Tale of Fashion, Enthusiasm, and Cultural Dichotomies

Jolie Porter
Curated Newsletters

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Parisians at the Trocadero | photo by author

Even though I’ve been living in Paris for years, I’m always amazed. Each morning, I wake up, grab my coffee, open my windows, and am greeted by the Parisian rooftops that I’d dreamt about for years. Living here has changed me in more ways than one. Still, though I love it here, as an expat, there are always little things you end up missing about your home country.

Wearing whatever I like without worrying about it

Parisian striking a pose for the camera | photo by author

Paris is the fashion capital of the world. It doesn’t matter where you are in the city: the grocery store, the cinema, or a cafe… the people here are dressed to the nines! As a creative who adores using fashion to express myself, I loved this when I first came here!

I wanted to take pictures of all the ornate Parisian architecture, but even more so, I wanted to take photos of the Parisians who so perfectly matched the elaborate outfits they created on the daily to the backdrop of the city. Parisians'…

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Jolie Porter
Curated Newsletters

American girl living in France. I love meeting new people and discovering different cultures. If we are brave enough to live boldly, life can be an adventure!