A rosy-cheeked jolly old man, parades, presents waiting to be unwrapped and love in everyone’s heart. That is exactly what we experience every holiday season in the USA. But when you move to another country, you never know what to expect. Now, don’t get me wrong, Salzburg is a Christmas lover’s paradise. Aside from hosting
How to Make Thanksgiving in Austria
Every year, towards the end of November, Americans look forward to one very special day. Where they can stuff their faces with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pie. Where the whole family spends the entire day cooking, eating and then eating some more. Thanksgiving traditions have always been an important part of the American household.
Your English Guide to the 2015 Salzburg Christkindlmarkt
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” And being in Salzburg makes it all the more wonderful. From November 19th until December 26th, the magic of the holiday season takes over Salzburg’s Old City with Christkindlmarkt. The smell of Christmas cookies and roasted chestnuts fill the air. Sip mulled wine while browsing through carefully
How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad
Moving abroad is a major commitment. An even bigger commitment, however, is made once you arrive in your new home. When you finally decide to embrace your life as an expat. Only then will you truly benefit from this life changing experience. There are no more check lists, no time requirements, and gone is the
13 Reasons Why Hallstatt is More than Just a Day Trip
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 ancient village was an
How to Buy an Outfit for Oktoberfest
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 your beer-drinking festivities? Well,
10 Lessons Learned Mushroom Hunting in Austria
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 mushroom enthusiast, we didn’t
Moved Abroad Monday on Instagram
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 why we are looking
5 Reasons Why NOW is the Time to Travel Europe.
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 worth more than it
Instagram Countdown To Our Move Abroad.
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 are truly down to