Your Paris Adventure Starts Here

Planning a trip to Paris? Download our free Paris Travel Checklist packed with practical tips, local recommendations, and everything we wish we knew before arriving.

✓ Real experiences. Practical advice. No tourist fluff.


What You'll Find Inside

🧳 Travel Essentials


Passport, payment tips, transportation apps, adapters, travel documents, and the important details most travelers forget before leaving home.

🗼 Paris Insider Tips


Learn practical tips we've discovered while living in France, from navigating the Metro to dining etiquette, local customs, and avoiding common tourist mistakes.

✨ Packing & Seasonal Guides


Know exactly what to pack for the season, what shoes work best on Paris streets, and the essentials that make your trip smoother and more comfortable.


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Meet The Thompsons

We're Jayce and Ashley, an American couple documenting our move abroad, our travels throughout Europe, and the lessons we're learning along the way. That's why we created The Thompsons Abroad.

Through our videos, guides, and stories, we're sharing life in Paris as it happens—from hidden gems and cultural discoveries to the realities of building a life overseas.

Whether you're planning a trip, dreaming of moving abroad, or simply following the journey, we're glad you're here.


Explore Our Latest Videos

Follow our journey as we settle into life in France, explore Paris, and travel throughout Europe.

We Finally Have a Place to Call Home

Take a tour of our first Paris apartment and see where our new chapter begins.

A Taste of Paris at Grand Palais

One of the most unforgettable food experiences we've had since arriving in France.

A Day Exploring Paris

Join us as we wander through Château Rouge, local cafés, and hidden corners of the city.

20 Lessons After Our First Week

The surprises, challenges, and things nobody told us before moving to Paris.