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The Ultimate Travel Checklist for a Trip Abroad

March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment 10085 Views

CONGRATULATIONS! You just booked the trip of a lifetime! Soon you’ll be faced with more adventure than you could ever imagine! But after you get over the thrill of clicking confirm, it’s time to buckle down and start preparing your travel checklist. After all, the key to any great trip is...

How to Make Friends Abroad in Your Late 20s

March 4, 2016 12 Comments 14176 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...

21 Offbeat Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You to Dream

February 10, 2016 4 Comments 15771 Views

Okay, I admit it. I am a complete sucker for travel quotes. When you’re taking the road less traveled, away from the office space, travel quotes keep you motivated. They take the place of that inspirational boss who pushes you to work hard. They remind you that you following your dreams...

Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad

January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment 10765 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 9444 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 Make Thanksgiving in Austria

November 26, 2015 Leave a Comment 10242 Views

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...

How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad

November 19, 2015 Leave a Comment 10885 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,...

4 Days in Old Town Rhodes Greece

November 5, 2015 Leave a Comment 17545 Views

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...

Living Abroad: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Expat

October 22, 2015 31 Comments 12148 Views

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...

Surviving Europe Takes on Rhodes Greece

October 8, 2015 2 Comments 10241 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...

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