Hi, I'm Gaby. I've been living in Paris since 2016. What started as a gap year as an au pair quickly turned into a whole new life chapter. I stayed, studied, and eventually specialized in Sustainable Development.

Having lived essentially on my own since I was 18, I know firsthand the challenges that come with building a life abroad: navigating visas, hunting for apartments, breaking through language barriers, and making ends meet in one of the world's most expensive cities.

Without any financial education growing up, I had to figure it all out myself: how to manage my money, cover my basic needs, start saving, and still have enough left over for the things that make life worth living, like travelling. That's what this blog is all about. I created it to help others like me build a healthier, more confident relationship with money, with a little Parisian charm along the way.