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How to Plan a Last Minute Trip to Munich Oktoberfest

October 7, 2016 Leave a Comment 7797 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...

Adventures in Slovenia: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle

October 3, 2016 21 Comments 8768 Views

We’ve been to Slovenia before. We’ve wandered around its capital, rowed through the turquoise waters of Lake Bled. We knew just how enchanting this country could be. But what we didn’t know is that we’d missed 2 of the most enchanting sites of all: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Since we couldn’t miss out...

21 Tips for a Successful Europe Road Trip

September 22, 2016 Leave a Comment 12098 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...

48 Hours Discovering the Best of Ljubljana and Lake Bled

August 26, 2016 4 Comments 8959 Views

Ljubljana, Slovenia. A city we knew so little about before we booked our trip. And one we could barely pronounce, for that matter! (it’s pronounced Loo-blee-yana in case you were wondering) But that completely changed when we decided that seeing Erin’s favorite band in concert (Garbage) was the perfect excuse to hop in...

Moving Abroad: Buying Tickets that Changed Our Life

August 19, 2016 Leave a Comment 7133 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 12050 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 8364 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...

Salzburg Day Trips: Finding Paradise at Golling Waterfall

July 13, 2016 2 Comments 10789 Views

Just 40 minutes outside of Salzburg lies one of the most scenic waterfalls in ALL of Austria: Golling Waterfall We discovered this little piece of heaven as we were planning our 4th of July weekend in Austria. Since we’re Americans who live abroad to Salzburg, we always aim to keep our holiday...

Surviving Eisriesenwelt: The Largest Ice Cave in the World

June 9, 2016 18 Comments 10814 Views

As soon as we read that the largest ice cave in the world – Eisriesenwelt – was located just an hour from us in Salzburg, we had to make the journey. First of all, I’d never seen an ice cave in my life and second of all, anything that’s the largest,...

Discovering Prague: 4 Days in the Bohemian Capital

May 31, 2016 Leave a Comment 9394 Views

“The ancient splendor and beauty of Prague, a city beyond compare, left an impression on my imagination that will never fade.” – Richard Wagner Prague is a city that feels almost untouched by time. Instantly you are swept up in its magic. Its gothic architecture, baroque buildings, medieval old town. Sure,...

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