Category Archives: Exiting Your Comfort Zone Blog

Moving Back: Buying Our Return Flight to a New Adventure

November 13, 2017 3 Comments 7897 Views

For months, we were building up to this very moment. The moment we needed to confirm our plane tickets moving back to the USA. Nothing could prepare us for how we’d feel when our departure from Austria became official. When our 2.5-year adventure of living in Salzburg and traveling Europe would...

Moving Back: Surviving Europe Takes on the USA

September 21, 2017 6 Comments 11253 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...

12 Hardest Things About Living Abroad

November 18, 2016 5 Comments 14311 Views

You hear so much about the benefits of living abroad. Personal growth, new languages, new cultures, the traveling, the people… And although ALL of this is true (and MORE!), living abroad is definitely not all sunshine and rainbows. There are some really tough obstacles that require time and effort to overcome....

Excuses for Not Moving Abroad and How to Overcome Every One

August 5, 2016 4 Comments 13756 Views

So you have this dream of moving abroad. A dream that involves taking on new destinations. Embracing the world with an open heart and not a strict timeline. Walking out of your door (instead of sitting for hours on a plane) to see places that are just too beautiful to be real. But then...

Adventures as an Expat: First Visit to the Hospital Abroad

June 20, 2016 8 Comments 9733 Views

When you move abroad, not every adventure will be a good one. This is certainly the case when it comes to visiting the hospital abroad for the first time. Of course going to the hospital is never a fun experience, but combine that with the confusion of being in another country...

How to Work from Home with Your Partner AND Survive

May 20, 2016 17 Comments 9409 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!),...

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...

How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad

November 19, 2015 Leave a Comment 9726 Views

Moving abroad is a major commitment. An even bigger commitment, however, is made once you arrive in your new home. When you finally decide to embrace your life as an expat. Only then will you truly benefit from this life changing experience. There are no more check lists, no time requirements,...

Living Abroad: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Expat

October 22, 2015 31 Comments 11096 Views

Just over 2 months ago, my husband and I picked up and moved from the USA to Salzburg, Austria. We left in search of adventure, growth and a whole new perspective on what this amazing world has to offer. Throughout our MONTHS and MONTHS of preparations, we did anything and everything...

10 Ways to Make Your First Month Living Abroad a Success

August 31, 2015 3 Comments 15002 Views

So you’ve done it! You’ve picked up and moved to an entirely new country. But what happens next? How do you begin your new life abroad? How do you get over moments of doubts and confusion to truly enjoy what you’ve accomplished? As you saw in our preparation countdown, until take-off,...