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Moving Back: Surviving Europe Takes on the USA

September 21, 2017 6 Comments 8814 Views

After 2 ½ years, the time has come for us to move back to the USA. But before you keep reading, let’s clear up a few things that may come to mind right away: 1) This is 100% positive! 2) Moving back now has been our plan since we moved to...

21 Tips for a Successful Europe Road Trip

September 22, 2016 Leave a Comment 11531 Views

Seeing new places. Going off the beaten path. Discovering the unexpected. All from the comfort and convenience of your car! You can be spontaneous. Stop every time you see something awesome. Rock out to great music. And take in beautiful and diverse scenery without a care in the world… Road Trips...

Salzburg Day Trips: Finding Paradise at Golling Waterfall

July 13, 2016 2 Comments 10516 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...

Adventures as an Expat: Buying a Car Abroad

April 12, 2016 3 Comments 7412 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...

How to Survive Hostels in Europe

March 17, 2016 Leave a Comment 7629 Views

Surviving Europe: How to Survive the Hostels in Europe - Feature

Written by Jess Signet – Photos by Jess Signet Hostels in Europe are on the rise. With so many people jumping on the trail and heading off to experience everything this wonderfully varied and vibrant continent has to offer, the dorms are filling up and new and exciting hostels are springing up...

How to Make Friends Abroad in Your Late 20s

March 4, 2016 12 Comments 10657 Views

Let me start off by saying that I am literally the friendliest person ever. I moved a lot growing up, so finding new friendships is one of my greatest strengths. I could make friends with anyone at any time. Well, that’s what I thought… Surprisingly, after my husband and I moved...

A 5 Day Itinerary for an Off-Season Trip to Paris

February 22, 2016 8 Comments 12506 Views

Paris is a city that has it all. Romantic streets, historical sites, world famous museums. Almost every bucket list includes a trip to Paris. So naturally, we had to see it for ourselves! Our decision to visit Paris began with our trip to the USA for the holidays. We were finally seeing our...

Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad

January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment 7794 Views

Surviving Europe: There Is No Place Like Home for the Holidays - Feature

6 Months ago we moved abroad to Austria. That means 7 months ago we were sitting in our offices, finalizing our new life goals of traveling and moving abroad, making a never-ending to do list that we hoped would make them both a reality. And after our list was (FINALLY) completed, we...

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

December 22, 2015 Leave a Comment 6628 Views

That’s right, we are headed home for the holidays, and we could not be more excited! With all the moving, traveling, adjusting, and working, we are ready to sit back, relax and simply spend time with those that we love. And what better way to end one year and start another...

How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad

November 19, 2015 Leave a Comment 7693 Views

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,...

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