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 order to re-acclimate into
Moving Back: Buying Our Return Flight to a New Adventure
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 come to an end.
How to Keep the Momentum Going After 2 Years of Living Abroad
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. We are the same,
7 Commitments to Make to Yourself Before Moving Overseas
Moving overseas requires a certain state of mind. One that may stretch outside of your normal behaviors and ways of thinking. The entire experience redefines who you are, who you want to be and what you want to represent in the world. And there’s no way you can allow for such a MAJOR personal change
Surviving Europe is on House Hunters International
Our big TV break is finally here. Well, at least our 30 minutes of fame, which is just as exciting… We’re going to be on HGTV’s House Hunters International! For anyone that’s been following us, we’ve made it our mission to inspire others to invest in a life of travel. Even to take it a step
Almabtrieb in Austria: A Cow Parade in the Alps
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 traditional Austrian festival, I
21 Tips for a Successful Europe Road Trip
Seeing new places. Going off the beaten path. Discovering the unexpected. All from the comfort and convenience of your car! You can be spontaneous. Stop every time you see something awesome. Rock out to great music. And take in beautiful and diverse scenery without a care in the world… Road Trips were always our thing
Moving Abroad: Buying Tickets that Changed Our Life
During our move abroad, I kept a journal. There were so many feelings I’d never felt before. New emotions that I was experiencing for very the first time. I wanted to remember exactly how I felt throughout the decision and preparation process. As we were buying tickets for our flight, packing up our apartment, saying goodbye.
Excuses for Not Moving Abroad and How to Overcome Every One
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 you stop yourself. You
Looking Back on Our First Year of Living Abroad
For 365 days we’ve been on the greatest adventure of our lives: Living abroad in Austria & traveling Europe. One year ago, it felt like the perfect time to change focus. Set our sights on life experiences and adventures, while staying (slightly) responsible. To build our foundation as a married couple. As a family. We’d just