Our next grand adventure takes us far from the warmth of Greece’s beaches. It takes us all the way up to the Arctic Circle where the sky lights up at night. Where the warm feeling of the holiday season reigns all year long. And where cinnamon buns, fortresses and frozen seas are more plentiful than
A Photo Tour of Symi Island Greece
No words in the dictionary can fully describe the beauty of Symi Island in Greece. Beauty that leaves you breathless the instant your boat pulls into its harbor. Jaws drop. Eyes widen. Heart explodes! Places like this are what dreams are made of. Explore Symi Through Our Eyes One of Greece’s warmest islands, Symi is
4 Days Exploring Lindos Greece
Lindos is the ultimate destination to relax, explore and discover ancient history. The beaches are postcard-worthy, the town features incredible shopping and delicious food. And of course the historic Acropolis of Lindos sits high over it all… Day 1: Arrival to the Acropolis Sigma Travel Tour of the Acropolis Sigma Travel offers an excursion
4 Days in Old Town Rhodes Greece
Rhodes Old Town is the oldest inhabited medieval settlement in all of Europe. So when you’re walking its streets, you are living and breathing life in the medieval period. Day 1: Taking in the Medieval Beauty of Rhodes Street of the Knights We stayed on the Street of the Knights for all 4 days of
Learning German with Surviving Europe
Today we’ve hit a major milestone in our life abroad here in Austria. We’ve started German classes! It’s been hard to learn German during these past few months. Everything we do is in English for Surviving Europe and for work. Plus, most people know English in Austria, so they automatically switch to English when we try
Living Abroad: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Expat
Just over 2 months ago, my husband and I picked up and moved from the USA to Salzburg, Austria. We left in search of adventure, growth and a whole new perspective on what this amazing world has to offer. Throughout our MONTHS and MONTHS of preparations, we did anything and everything we could think of
Surviving Europe Takes on Rhodes Greece
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 to be somewhere warm.
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