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Surviving Europe Takes on Rhodes Greece

October 8, 2015 2 Comments 9192 Views

Surviving Europe Takes On Greece - Feature

The time has come! Our first big trip in Europe takes place next week, and we are going to….RHODES, GREECE! Neither of us have ever been to Greece before, which makes the trip even more exciting than our travels throughout Austria. When we were researching where to go, we knew it had...

13 Reasons Why Hallstatt is More than Just a Day Trip

October 1, 2015 15 Comments 29987 Views

Hallstatt is one of the most talked about Austrian destinations. And for a good cause! This 7,000 year old village has a vast history and is built into a mountain surrounded by Lake Hallstatt. So as you can imagine, the scenery is like no other… To say we were excited to explore this...

How to Buy an Outfit for Oktoberfest

September 24, 2015 Leave a Comment 13900 Views

Surviving Europe: How to Buy a Outfit for Oktoberfest - Featured Image

Oktoberfest is an event you’ll want to experience at least once in your life. And if you’re traveling to Munich to prost ‘til the sun comes up, you have to dress appropriately and look the part! But where do you begin? How do you purchase the perfect lederhosen or dirndl for...

10 Lessons Learned Mushroom Hunting in Austria

September 7, 2015 Leave a Comment 10949 Views

Mushroom season in Austria is like pumpkin season in the USA – a HUGE deal! But in Austria, instead of frequenting your local Starbucks and grabbing a pumpkin spice latte, you’re strapping on hiking boots and playing detective in the Austrian Alps. So when asked to go mushroom hunting with a local...

10 Ways to Make Your First Month Living Abroad a Success

August 31, 2015 3 Comments 15002 Views

So you’ve done it! You’ve picked up and moved to an entirely new country. But what happens next? How do you begin your new life abroad? How do you get over moments of doubts and confusion to truly enjoy what you’ve accomplished? As you saw in our preparation countdown, until take-off,...

Moved Abroad Monday on Instagram

August 24, 2015 Leave a Comment 8892 Views

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Now that we’ve survived the countdown, it’s time to adapt to our new home in Austria. This process has been an entirely new experience for us. Never could we have anticipated all the adjustments and emotions that would follow after our move on July 16th. And few can! That is exactly...

Surviving Europe Wins the Liebster Award!

June 1, 2015 2 Comments 9645 Views

Since we are moving to Europe in LESS than 2 months (insert ‘OMG I can’t believe this is really happening’ happy dance here!), our life’s been pretty hectic…to say the least. Between the packing, selling, saving, visas, etc, the to-dos just keep on coming. AND amongst all of this chaos, we also...

6 Vital Steps to Save for a Move Abroad

May 11, 2015 6 Comments 11798 Views

One of the most important steps in preparing your move abroad is saving as much as you can before departure. But how do you do it? How do you save for a move abroad? Most of us don’t make enough money to put away an extra $2000/month without making sacrifices and...

5 Reasons Why NOW is the Time to Travel Europe.

April 29, 2015 Leave a Comment 9880 Views

Guess what?! It’s time to drop EVERYTHING, purchase that plane ticket and travel to Europe. If you have any doubts as to why this is the best decision EVER, take a look at these 5 reasons why NOW is the time to see all that Europe has to offer… 1. Your money is...

Instagram Countdown To Our Move Abroad.

April 17, 2015 Leave a Comment 10766 Views

So, it’s officially OFFICIAL! In three months from today, we take off on our never-ending European adventure! When the airline tickets are purchased, it suddenly makes everything SO REAL. 90 days. 90 days until our whole lives are turned upside down and sideways, and our future becomes an exciting mystery… We...