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Creating New Traditions with Oktoberfest in the USA

October 5, 2018 Leave a Comment 4472 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...

Excuses for Not Moving Abroad and How to Overcome Every One

August 5, 2016 4 Comments 11197 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 7806 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...

How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad

November 19, 2015 Leave a Comment 7403 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,...

Living Abroad: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Expat

October 22, 2015 31 Comments 8553 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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