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
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
How to Embrace Your New Life After Moving Abroad
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, and gone is the
Living Abroad: The Emotional Rollercoaster of Being an Expat
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 we could think of