About us
We relocated to Paris in 2026 with our kitty Maura.
Hi, we are Kevin and LaDonna from the Chicago USA metro. In 2025, we decided to accelerate our retirement timeline and live abroad. Months of research, asking for advice and exploration led us to Paris, France. We arrived in August 2026 and settled into a 710 sf / 66 sm apartment in the 7th arrondissement with our 2-year-old black cat. This is our story of figuring out the next chapter of life!
- Month 2 in Paris: Finding a Routine and Embracing CultureWe arrived to Paris with our black cat Maura in August, and spent the first month unpacking and exploring our neighborhood and arrondissement. Month two began to feel less like a long… Read more: Month 2 in Paris: Finding a Routine and Embracing Culture
- When Home Becomes An AlbatrossOur house on the Chicago north side was our home for 21 years. Our boys were raised there, our neighbors were our friends, we hosted parties and gatherings, lounged on the patio… Read more: When Home Becomes An Albatross
- First Month in Paris: Unpacking, Resting, Walking the NeighborhoodOur first month was Paris was a combination of unpacking, resting and walking the neighborhood. UNPACKING what we brought with us was quick and easy, we had each had 3 suitcases and… Read more: First Month in Paris: Unpacking, Resting, Walking the Neighborhood
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