My first video! Why Did I Move to the South of France?

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☕ Buy Me a Coffee - Help to support the channel - money used to upgrade equipment and keep Freya in snacks. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExpatJeff Welcome to my channel! In my very first video, I’m excited to introduce you to what it’s like to live in Perpignan, France, as a US expat in my 60s, navigating life on my own. If you've ever wondered about relocating to France or living abroad later in life, you're in the right place! Throughout this channel, I'll be sharing my personal experiences, challenges, and joys as I embrace life in a small, vibrant French city. From exploring the charming streets of Perpignan, tasting local food, learning the language, to managing the day-to-day intricacies of being a solo expat, I’ll be documenting it all. Whether you’re curious about the expat lifestyle, moving to France, or simply want to see what it’s like for someone my age making a fresh start, I’ve got you covered. I’ll also dive into what it’s like adjusting to a new culture, making new friends, and finding your way in a foreign country while navigating life on your own. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely an adventure! I hope this channel becomes a window into my life here in Perpignan, and provides insight, inspiration, and a sense of connection for those who might be considering a similar journey or are just curious about life abroad. Be sure to subscribe to follow along with my story and join me on this exciting new chapter of my life in France! Thank you for watching, and I can’t wait to share more with you in future videos. Feel free to leave comments or questions — I’d love to hear from you! ----- AFFILIATE LINKS: Using the links or emails provided here may result in me receiving a small compensation, which does not cost you anything additional and helps support my channel. I will only provide links to products or services I have used and purchased myself, and they may include items from brands I work with outside of this video. Language Learning 👉I use italki to improve my French but they cover many languages—1-on-1 w/a native speaker and scheduled at your convenience. You get a $10 credit if you sign up using my link: https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af27926719 Expat Insurance Needs in France 👉 I used this company for my initial 12-month expat insurance policy required to obtain a long-stay visa to enter France. I also use them now for my mutuelle and other insurance needs. They handle home, auto, and rental insurance, too. They are a great group of folks, and they guarantee that their health insurance packages will be approved for your visa application. 👉 Fab Insurance - Email [email protected] requesting a quote or to talk with someone about insurance options. No fees are associated with getting insurance quotes. And they speak excellent English. To clarify, you are not emailing me, and I do not work for them. This was the simplest way for them to track where the request came from. Official French Translation Needs 👉 Several documents need to be translated into French for obtaining your Carte Vitale and exchanging your driver's license, and potentially other tasks like setting up a bank account (needs vary). This company is one of the officially licensed translators accepted by the French government and local government agencies. And they also speak excellent English. My necessary documents were translated with no issues. 👉 Go to https://www.trad24.com and use the coupon code "ExpatJeff" for 3€ off your translation quote. Real Estate Concierge in France 👉 Send an email to Valérie Jenkins at [email protected]. Val speaks excellent English, and she has been my resource for finding rental properties here in Perpignan. She knows the trouble foreigners can have with obtaining a rental and works hard to find something that will work for you. She can tap into her network around France if it turns out that you are not looking for this region of the country. All I ask is that you mention that Jeff the Expat sent you so she knows I am working to help her grow her business. Insta360 GO 3 Camera 👉This small camera has made filming my vlogs much easier - it has a detachable small lens attachment that is magnetized and can be attached to your shirt (and possibly a jacket) so you can record whatever you want to record handsfree. You can keep the camera in one piece and use it as a "normal" handheld device. It has an app that allows you to download directly to your phone. My affiliate link provides you with a free accessory (w/purchase). I bought my Insta360 GO 3 on my own, it was not sent to me. https://www.insta360.com/sal/go-3?utm_term=INRFZFW 🎶 MUSIC: The music in my videos is from Epidemic Sound, a royalty-free music sharing site, which you have to pay a monthly fee to be able to access. #expatlife #expatinfrance #jefftheexpat #perpignan #france #southoffrance #expatfrance #myfirstvideo #movetofrance