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Creating New Traditions with Oktoberfest in the USA

October 5, 2018 Leave a Comment 7130 Views

Up until the Oktoberfest season, there wasn’t much that allowed us to revisit the culture we’d grown to know and love in Austria. We’d ignored any traditions that we developed abroad and immersed ourselves back into life in the US. Never looking back. It was what we needed to do in...

Moving Back: Buying Our Return Flight to a New Adventure

November 13, 2017 3 Comments 7896 Views

For months, we were building up to this very moment. The moment we needed to confirm our plane tickets moving back to the USA. Nothing could prepare us for how we’d feel when our departure from Austria became official. When our 2.5-year adventure of living in Salzburg and traveling Europe would...

How to Keep the Momentum Going After 2 Years of Living Abroad

August 4, 2017 1 Comment 8780 Views

For 2 years, we’ve been living abroad in Austria. It’s something we have to say over and over again because it seems so surreal. Time flew by, yet time also slowed down. We’ve seen so much, learned so much and grown so much at a pace we’ve never experienced before now....

7 Commitments to Make to Yourself Before Moving Overseas

April 27, 2017 8 Comments 19801 Views

Moving overseas requires a certain state of mind. One that may stretch outside of your normal behaviors and ways of thinking. The entire experience redefines who you are, who you want to be and what you want to represent in the world. And there’s no way you can allow for such...

Surviving Europe is on House Hunters International

November 7, 2016 4 Comments 12571 Views

Our big TV break is finally here. Well, at least our 30 minutes of fame, which is just as exciting… We’re going to be on HGTV’s House Hunters International! For anyone that’s been following us, we’ve made it our mission to inspire others to invest in a life of travel. Even...

Almabtrieb in Austria: A Cow Parade in the Alps

October 25, 2016 Leave a Comment 10831 Views

One of the very best parts about living abroad is not all the glamorous destinations or life changing experiences . It’s getting the chance to become familiar with a culture that’s so different than your own. Austria’s Almabtrieb or Cattle Parade is the perfect example. When I first read about this...

21 Tips for a Successful Europe Road Trip

September 22, 2016 Leave a Comment 13817 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...

Moving Abroad: Buying Tickets that Changed Our Life

August 19, 2016 Leave a Comment 8733 Views

During our move abroad, I kept a journal. There were so many feelings I’d never felt before. New emotions that I was experiencing for very the first time. I wanted to remember exactly how I felt throughout the decision and preparation process. As we were buying tickets for our flight, packing up...

Excuses for Not Moving Abroad and How to Overcome Every One

August 5, 2016 4 Comments 13756 Views

So you have this dream of moving abroad. A dream that involves taking on new destinations. Embracing the world with an open heart and not a strict timeline. Walking out of your door (instead of sitting for hours on a plane) to see places that are just too beautiful to be real. But then...

Looking Back on Our First Year of Living Abroad

July 16, 2016 19 Comments 10392 Views

For 365 days we’ve been on the greatest adventure of our lives: Living abroad in Austria & traveling Europe. One year ago, it felt like the perfect time to change focus. Set our sights on life experiences and adventures, while staying (slightly) responsible. To build our foundation as a married couple. As...

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