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How to Work from Home with Your Partner AND Survive

May 20, 2016 17 Comments 9408 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!),...

Eating Prague: Sampling the Best of Czech Food

May 12, 2016 23 Comments 16842 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 9689 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 17806 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 9018 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 12702 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...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day After 9 Years

February 12, 2016 2 Comments 9093 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...

Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad

January 29, 2016 Leave a Comment 9741 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 8473 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...

Christmas in Austria: The Return of Krampus

December 17, 2015 Leave a Comment 8971 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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