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Excuses for Not Moving Abroad and How to Overcome Every One

August 5, 2016 4 Comments 12050 Views

So you have this dream of moving abroad. A dream that involves taking on new destinations. Embracing the world with an open heart and not a strict timeline. Walking out of your door (instead of sitting for hours on a plane) to see places that are just too beautiful to be real. But then...

Looking Back on Our First Year of Living Abroad

July 16, 2016 19 Comments 8364 Views

For 365 days we’ve been on the greatest adventure of our lives: Living abroad in Austria & traveling Europe. One year ago, it felt like the perfect time to change focus. Set our sights on life experiences and adventures, while staying (slightly) responsible. To build our foundation as a married couple. As...

Salzburg Day Trips: Finding Paradise at Golling Waterfall

July 13, 2016 2 Comments 10789 Views

Just 40 minutes outside of Salzburg lies one of the most scenic waterfalls in ALL of Austria: Golling Waterfall We discovered this little piece of heaven as we were planning our 4th of July weekend in Austria. Since we’re Americans who live abroad to Salzburg, we always aim to keep our holiday...

Salzburg Day Trips: 10 Austrian Lakes Worth a Visit

July 5, 2016 27 Comments 26483 Views

We have an obsession. An obsession with Austrian lakes. Especially those that surround Salzburg (also known as the Salzkammergut) We moved to Salzburg about a year ago and a year ago is when our love for the Lake District began. Within 30 minutes, you can reach 6 Austrian lakes and within...

Adventures as an Expat: First Visit to the Hospital Abroad

June 20, 2016 8 Comments 7805 Views

When you move abroad, not every adventure will be a good one. This is certainly the case when it comes to visiting the hospital abroad for the first time. Of course going to the hospital is never a fun experience, but combine that with the confusion of being in another country...

Surviving Eisriesenwelt: The Largest Ice Cave in the World

June 9, 2016 18 Comments 10814 Views

As soon as we read that the largest ice cave in the world – Eisriesenwelt – was located just an hour from us in Salzburg, we had to make the journey. First of all, I’d never seen an ice cave in my life and second of all, anything that’s the largest,...

Discovering Prague: 4 Days in the Bohemian Capital

May 31, 2016 Leave a Comment 9394 Views

“The ancient splendor and beauty of Prague, a city beyond compare, left an impression on my imagination that will never fade.” – Richard Wagner Prague is a city that feels almost untouched by time. Instantly you are swept up in its magic. Its gothic architecture, baroque buildings, medieval old town. Sure,...

How to Work from Home with Your Partner AND Survive

May 20, 2016 17 Comments 7739 Views

My husband and I always talked about how insanely awesome it would be for us to work from home together. I know it sounds a little corny, but we’re genuinely happy and content with each other’s company. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing or how we feel (most of the time!),...

Eating Prague: Sampling the Best of Czech Food

May 12, 2016 23 Comments 14839 Views

Delicious food. New cultures. Authentic local experiences. Three of the very best parts about traveling. So what happens when you combine all of the above into one afternoon of Czech Food in Prague? The most satisfying 4 hours of ALL time! When we booked our trip to Prague, I hopped on...

Adventures as an Expat: Buying a Car Abroad

April 12, 2016 3 Comments 7972 Views

Buying a car is already a stressful (and exciting) process. But buying a car abroad in a foreign country? Now that’s taking the stress (and excitement) to a whole other level… Car-less in the USA. When we finalized our plan to move from the USA to Austria, our car situation was the...