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How to Follow Through on Your New Years Resolution to Travel

January 18, 2017 Leave a Comment 6723 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...

Almabtrieb in Austria: A Cow Parade in the Alps

October 25, 2016 Leave a Comment 8590 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...

Adventures in Slovenia: Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle

October 3, 2016 21 Comments 8212 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...

Salzburg Day Trips: 10 Austrian Lakes Worth a Visit

July 5, 2016 27 Comments 25858 Views

We have an obsession. An obsession with Austrian lakes. Especially those that surround Salzburg (also known as the Salzkammergut) We moved to Salzburg about a year ago and a year ago is when our love for the Lake District began. Within 30 minutes, you can reach 6 Austrian lakes and within...

Discovering Prague: 4 Days in the Bohemian Capital

May 31, 2016 Leave a Comment 8838 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,...

How to Work from Home with Your Partner AND Survive

May 20, 2016 17 Comments 7185 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!),...

Adventures as an Expat: Buying a Car Abroad

April 12, 2016 3 Comments 7121 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 15521 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...

How to Survive Hostels in Europe

March 17, 2016 Leave a Comment 7337 Views

Surviving Europe: How to Survive the Hostels in Europe - Feature

Written by Jess Signet – Photos by Jess Signet Hostels in Europe are on the rise. With so many people jumping on the trail and heading off to experience everything this wonderfully varied and vibrant continent has to offer, the dorms are filling up and new and exciting hostels are springing up...

The Ultimate Travel Checklist for a Trip Abroad

March 8, 2016 Leave a Comment 6879 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...

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