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 Northern Lights in
How to Survive Hostels in Europe
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 all over the place.
The Ultimate Travel Checklist for a Trip Abroad
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 in the preparation. For
How to Make Friends Abroad in Your Late 20s
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 abroad to Austria, making
A 5 Day Itinerary for an Off-Season Trip to Paris
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 family and friends for
Celebrating Valentine’s Day After 9 Years
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 to us for the
21 Offbeat Travel Quotes That Will Inspire You to Dream
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 will always lead to
Setting New Life Goals after 6 Months of Living Abroad
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 took off with 4 suitcases,
There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays
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 than two weeks with
Christmas in Austria: The Return of Krampus
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 paradise. Aside from hosting