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Moving to France

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Moving to France

An American in Paris: Starting afresh in the City of Light

November 23, 2020November 24, 2020 Oliver Gee

Anna Kloots moved to Paris in 2020. But despite the troubling times, she has shone a positive light on the city with her daily adventures and thirst for the City of Love.

Moving to France

Renovating a chateau in the French countryside

December 23, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: It’s Julie from French Manoir, talking about nightmare renovations, chateau history, and life as the only Asian in her village.

Books about Paris / Moving to France / Understanding the French

All you need to know about my memoir: Paris On Air

December 9, 2019August 5, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: I wrote a book! Here’s the inside word on my Paris memoir (and how you an order a copy).

Entertainment / Moving to France

Australians making a mark in France (and pictures from the live show)

October 28, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

It’s the audio, the video, and the photos from the big event at the Australian ambassador’s residence!

Moving to France / Understanding the French

Five culture shocks you’ll face in Paris

August 1, 2019November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: Paris is a unique city full of its own little quirks. American psychologist John Clarke shares some of the culture shocks he’s experienced since moving to Paris.

Moving to France / Paris secrets

Eight things you should NEVER do in Paris

July 29, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Here are the things you should never do in France, featuring YouTuber Jay Swanson.

Moving to France / Understanding the French

How hard is it to become a French citizen?

July 8, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: One man’s tale of becoming a French citizen, featuring tough quiz questions, reams of paperwork, and tricky officials.

Entertainment / Moving to France

Meet the American man announcing basketball for French TV

June 17, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Meet George Eddy, the American man who calls the NBA basketball, the Superbowl, and the Olympics – all in French.

Moving to France

The struggles of moving to Paris as an expat

May 6, 2019January 13, 2020 Oliver Gee

New episode: Matt Kepnes from Nomadic Matt talks about the difficulties of moving to Paris as an expat.

Books about Paris / Moving to France / Understanding the French

David Lebovitz chats about his latest book L’Appart from inside his kitchen

February 27, 2019April 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

VIDEO: Chef David Lebovitz talking about his latest book, L’Appart, from inside his recently renovated kitchen.

Photo: Max Pixel
Moving to France

The golden rules for renting a place in Paris

November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 Oliver Gee

New blog and podcast episode: If you’re thinking of renting a place in Paris, be warned that it’s no walk in the park. Here are some tips from Adrian Leeds, together with the story of one man’s gruelling affair trying to find a home of his own.

Honeymoon / Moving to France / Understanding the French

How I raised a French child (as an American)

September 28, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

New episode: The challenges of bringing up a child in France, according to an American mother in Carcassonne.

Honeymoon / Moving to France

How and why I retired in France

September 25, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

Podcast episode: A chat with British retiree Kev on why he chose to move to France.

Photo: Pxhere/Creative Commons
Moving to France

How, where, and why you should buy a home in Paris

March 5, 2018November 8, 2019 Oliver Gee

With Paris real estate guru Adrian Leeds.

Meet Oliver Gee

Hello! I’m Oliver Gee, the guy behind The Earful Tower – which is a podcast, videos, and blog posts about Paris and France. I wrote Paris On Air and more recently Kylie the Crocodile.

I started this podcast in 2017 as a side gig – and now it’s among the top travel podcasts on Earth! Welcome to my website!

Kylie the Crocodile!

Grab our children’s book about a crocodile in the canals of Paris! Click here for a copy.

A closer look at our children’s book

https://youtu.be/_t_-eLMPTIM

Paris On Air: A Memoir

My memoir, Paris On Air, is available to order. Get your copy too! Click here. Or get the paperback plus audio combo cheap here.

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