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How to Work from Home with Your Partner AND Survive

May 20, 2016 17 Comments 7756 Views

My husband and I always talked about how insanely awesome it would be for us to work from home together. I know it sounds a little corny, but we’re genuinely happy and content with each other’s company. It doesn’t matter what we’re doing or how we feel (most of the time!),...

Adventures as an Expat: Buying a Car Abroad

April 12, 2016 3 Comments 7988 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 Make Friends Abroad in Your Late 20s

March 4, 2016 12 Comments 10944 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 12974 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 8074 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 6906 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 7152 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 7971 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 13780 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 9419 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...

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