French Riviera Dreamers, Episode 5, Alina YAROVA

In this episode, I sit down with Alina Yarova, an Ukranian-American citizen who moved to Nice in 2024 from New York City. She shares her journey — why she chose Nice, what it’s like to find a property to buy as a foreigner, and how life on the Riviera compares to back home. From challenges and surprises to favorite discoveries and cultural shifts, this is a must-listen for anyone considering a move to the Côte d’Azur. 00:00 Intro 01:19 Introducing Alina 03:29 The steps to register to an university in Nice 08:42 Visiting Nice before moving here 10:46 Main differences between NYC and Nice lifestyle 14:14 Challenges moving to Nice 20:37 About visas for self-employed 22:56 French Riviera cost of living 27:37 Quality of services NYC vs Nice 29:59 Property search process: why Alina decided to hire FRH 33:59 Differences between US and FR in buying process 42:32 Why buying an apartment in Riquier neighbourhood was a good choice 48:09 Advice for Americans dreaming to move to France 50:08 Outro 📩 Interested in moving to the French Riviera? Visit us at https://www.fr-househunt.com 📷 Follow us on Instagram: @frenchrivierahousehunting 🎧 Subscribe to French Riviera Dreamers for more stories from expats who made the move! #NiceFrance #FrenchRiviera #ExpatLife #MovingToFrance #FrenchRivieraHouseHunting #LivingAbroad #nicelife NB: The subtitles were generated automatically by YouTube, so they may not be perfect.