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Eating Prague: Sampling the Best of Czech Food

May 12, 2016 23 Comments 16753 Views

Delicious food. New cultures. Authentic local experiences. Three of the very best parts about traveling. So what happens when you combine all of the above into one afternoon of Czech Food in Prague? The most satisfying 4 hours of ALL time! When we booked our trip to Prague, I hopped on...

Adventures as an Expat: Buying a Car Abroad

April 12, 2016 3 Comments 9610 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...

5 Days Discovering the Best of Helsinki in the Winter

March 25, 2016 2 Comments 17724 Views

When we planned our trip to Finland in December, we had no idea what to expect. We knew we’d head to the Arctic Circle to see the official Santa Claus Village. We knew we’d shop at the famous Christmas markets in Helsinki. And we knew there was a chance to see...

The Ultimate Travel Checklist for a Trip Abroad

March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment 8945 Views

CONGRATULATIONS! You just booked the trip of a lifetime! Soon you’ll be faced with more adventure than you could ever imagine! But after you get over the thrill of clicking confirm, it’s time to buckle down and start preparing your travel checklist. After all, the key to any great trip is...

How to Make Friends Abroad in Your Late 20s

March 4, 2016 12 Comments 12626 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...

A 5 Day Itinerary for an Off-Season Trip to Paris

February 22, 2016 8 Comments 14298 Views

Paris is a city that has it all. Romantic streets, historical sites, world famous museums. Almost every bucket list includes a trip to Paris. So naturally, we had to see it for ourselves! Our decision to visit Paris began with our trip to the USA for the holidays. We were finally seeing our...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day After 9 Years

February 12, 2016 2 Comments 9016 Views

Valentine’s Day is the one day out of the year where love dominates all. Whether you’re in a relationship, single or if you’ve been married for 50 years, it’s a day to openly and fully express your love to those that make life worth living. Not only is this day special...

21 Offbeat Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You to Dream

February 10, 2016 4 Comments 14522 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...

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

December 22, 2015 Leave a Comment 8401 Views

Surviving Europe: There Is No Place Like Home for the Holidays - Feature

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...

Christmas in Austria: The Return of Krampus

December 17, 2015 Leave a Comment 8892 Views

A rosy-cheeked jolly old man, parades, presents waiting to be unwrapped and love in everyone’s heart. That is exactly what we experience every holiday season in the USA. But when you move to another country, you never know what to expect. Now, don’t get me wrong, Salzburg is a Christmas lover’s...

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