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Rich Kagan

We are two dads, one spirited daughter, trading the fast pace of the U.S. for slower mornings, longer lunches, and life under the southern French sun. Join us as we experience a quieter, fuller, and far more intentional life in France.

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Moving Abroad: A Guide to Not Letting Extraordinary Become Ordinary

Metal Slides, Medieval Castles and Remembering to Look Up.

What France Taught Me About Love and Petty Grievances

Getting older abroad and discovering the fine art of simply moving on

The Anti-Influencer's Guide to Vacation

How a spontaneous escape to coastal Spain reminded me that the best vacations aren't optimized.

The Optimist's Guide to Making Smarter Mistakes Abroad

A field guide for dreamers, romantics, and people about to wire money to strangers.

The Curriculum of Courage: The Expat Classroom

Because every life abroad begins with a first day of school.

Live with Le Simple Sudiste and We Wander France

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The Scenic Route to Someday In France

The other day someone asked me, “So...what do you do?” It is one of those questions that follows us everywhere now.

Emotionally Medium Rare in France

The geography of restlessness: Searching for more in France

Moving Abroad? Starting over can be your greatest hit.

Every new chapter deserves its own Ray of Light.

Lights. Camera. Overreaction. An American Watching America From France.

What living in France has quietly taught me about the emotional temperature of America.