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Expat Life: 6 Months After Moving Back to the USA

July 18, 2018 Leave a Comment 4312 Views

As I sit here in front of my laptop, I am brought back to a life that I’ve chosen to put aside until this moment. This is the same laptop that traveled throughout Europe with us. The same laptop that recorded every single moment of our expat life. The ups and...

Moving Back: Buying Our Return Flight to a New Adventure

November 13, 2017 3 Comments 5324 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...

Moving Back: Surviving Europe Takes on the USA

September 21, 2017 6 Comments 8802 Views

After 2 ½ years, the time has come for us to move back to the USA. But before you keep reading, let’s clear up a few things that may come to mind right away: 1) This is 100% positive! 2) Moving back now has been our plan since we moved to...

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

August 4, 2017 1 Comment 6444 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....

Tips on Staying Connected While Living Abroad

June 20, 2017 Leave a Comment 6476 Views

Listen, I am no tech genius. But we have been living in Austria for 2 years, so we know the ins and outs of staying connected abroad. All those questions that cross your mind when it comes to this topic, we’ve got the answers. Answers we’ve obtained through our own personal...

7 Commitments to Make to Yourself Before Moving Overseas

April 27, 2017 8 Comments 17712 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 10396 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 8871 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...

How to Plan a Last Minute Trip to Munich Oktoberfest

October 7, 2016 Leave a Comment 7519 Views

When you first think of Oktoberfest you think amazing chaos, people from all over the world, lederhosen, pretzels and so much beer. Well that’s all very true. But with Oktoberfest also comes pre-planning, booking tables (almost a year in advance), paying huge hotel/hostel rates and securing that perfect outfit for the...

Moving Abroad: Buying Tickets that Changed Our Life

August 19, 2016 Leave a Comment 6859 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...

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