With bravado, good humor, and just a smattering of French, a dauntless American family begins a year-long adventure living and absorbing the local culture, customers, and language in the South of France. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country for a year with your children, you will discovered in this book that it is no an insurmountable task, but it's made doubly rewarding when day-to-day chores and challenges are approached with humor. Shawn Underwood moved her family, her husband and three kids, along with her sister's family to the South of France to experience first-hand the joys and frustrations of living broad. ----------- Shawn's tips for travelers living abroad: 1. Leave all expensive and showy jewelry at home. 2. Represent the U.S. in a positive way. Be courteous, polite, and respectful of local customs and traditions as you encounter them. 3. Study the language of the country you are planning to visit. 4. Pack wash-and-wear clothing only. Buy whatever else you need when you get there. 5. Always have a set of earplugs handy for the plane, noisy hotel, or snoring spouse. 6. Eat half as much as you would like. Walk! Take advantge of the Eurail System.Price: $14.95
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