Profile of Chloe

An accidental expat blogger behind Ecu Cin Aqe Sil Qak

Chloe Martin - Founder of Ecu Cin Aqe Sil Qak Photo: Ecu Cin Aqe Sil Qak

Hi there, I'm Chloe

I'm a project manager, a parent, and an expat living in Paris, France.

A few years back I moved here with my family, and what started as a temporary assignment gradually became a new chapter of my life abroad.

How It Began

Relocating to France wasn't part of the long-term plan. Like many expat moves, it began as a work opportunity and quickly became something much bigger.

The first months were intense — new systems, new routines, new expectations. Everyday tasks felt more complicated than they should.

City skyline in Paris, France
Life in Paris has its surprises. Photo: Ecu Cin Aqe Sil Qak

The Adjustment Period

There was culture shock, uncertainty, and a lot of learning by doing. But slowly, routines formed. We discovered places that worked for us, met other families, and started building something that felt stable.

Why I Built Ecu Cin Aqe Sil Qak

Most information online was either corporate-level relocation advice or surface-level tourism material. What was missing was honest, day-to-day family perspective.

This site exists to close that gap — practical guidance based on real life in France.

What This Site Represents (And Isn’t)

This site is:

  • Hands-on experience from living in France
  • Centered on family life and day-to-day realities
  • Updated whenever something truly changes

This site isn't:

  • Not a tourism-board resource
  • Not a sponsored review platform
  • Not a generic travel blog

Looking Forward

Our time in France goes on, and so does the learning journey. As long as the information remains useful, I’ll continue documenting what we uncover.

If you have any questions about family life in Paris or anywhere in France, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Chloe

Paris, France