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Creating New Traditions with Oktoberfest in the USA

October 5, 2018 Leave a Comment 4782 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...

Moving Back: Surviving Europe Takes on the USA

September 21, 2017 6 Comments 8801 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 6443 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....

7 Essential Travel Apps for Tech-Savvy Travelers

March 8, 2017 Leave a Comment 6791 Views

Written by: Adam Ferraresi Whether you’re searching for a last minute flight or hastily coordinating the logistics to get to your friend’s house, finding the right rental car, hotel and even restaurant can be harder than you think. What’s more, if you’re working on a strict budget, getting a great deal is...

How to Follow Through on Your New Years Resolution to Travel

January 18, 2017 Leave a Comment 7000 Views

2017 has arrived. You’ve analyzed last year, thought about next year and set your New Years resolution. For you, this year will be all about traveling. Getting out there and focusing on the wide open world. A world you haven’t had time to appreciate before now. For the first time, travel...

5 Days Discovering the Best of Helsinki in the Winter

March 25, 2016 2 Comments 15803 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 7157 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...

Celebrating Valentine’s Day After 9 Years

February 12, 2016 2 Comments 7194 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...

Holiday Gift Guide for the Traveler

December 3, 2015 Leave a Comment 6750 Views

GIFT GUIDE DISCLAIMER: The gifts you are about to see are items we personally own and use daily… Not only do we just own them, we put TONS of research into every purchase over the past year. We bought, tested and returned items that were not up to par. These were...

10 First Time Blogger Lessons Learned

January 17, 2015 Leave a Comment 6630 Views

As soon as we created Surviving Europe and I decided to devote my time to becoming a blogger, I knew it would NOT be an easy task. The amount of content that most blogs have is more than I EVER thought I could contribute to the world. My husband, the internet marketing guru is...

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