Today we’ve hit a major milestone in our life abroad here in Austria. We’ve started German classes! It’s been hard to learn German during these past few months. Everything we do is in English for Surviving Europe and for work. Plus, most people know English in Austria, so they automatically switch to English when we try
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
Surviving Europe Takes on Rhodes Greece
The time has come! Our first big trip in Europe takes place next week, and we are going to….RHODES, GREECE! Neither of us have ever been to Greece before, which makes the trip even more exciting than our travels throughout Austria. When we were researching where to go, we knew it had to be somewhere warm.
13 Reasons Why Hallstatt is More than Just a Day Trip
Hallstatt is one of the most talked about Austrian destinations. And for a good cause! This 7,000 year old village has a vast history and is built into a mountain surrounded by Lake Hallstatt. So as you can imagine, the scenery is like no other… To say we were excited to explore this ancient village was an
10 Lessons Learned Mushroom Hunting in Austria
Mushroom season in Austria is like pumpkin season in the USA – a HUGE deal! But in Austria, instead of frequenting your local Starbucks and grabbing a pumpkin spice latte, you’re strapping on hiking boots and playing detective in the Austrian Alps. So when asked to go mushroom hunting with a local mushroom enthusiast, we didn’t
10 Ways to Make Your First Month Living Abroad a Success
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, you will constantly be
Moved Abroad Monday on Instagram
Now that we’ve survived the countdown, it’s time to adapt to our new home in Austria. This process has been an entirely new experience for us. Never could we have anticipated all the adjustments and emotions that would follow after our move on July 16th. And few can! That is exactly why we are looking
Surviving Europe Wins the Liebster Award!
Since we are moving to Europe in LESS than 2 months (insert ‘OMG I can’t believe this is really happening’ happy dance here!), our life’s been pretty hectic…to say the least. Between the packing, selling, saving, visas, etc, the to-dos just keep on coming. AND amongst all of this chaos, we also have a blog that
6 Vital Steps to Save for a Move Abroad
One of the most important steps in preparing your move abroad is saving as much as you can before departure. But how do you do it? How do you save for a move abroad? Most of us don’t make enough money to put away an extra $2000/month without making sacrifices and adjusting our lifestyles to
Instagram Countdown To Our Move Abroad.
So, it’s officially OFFICIAL! In three months from today, we take off on our never-ending European adventure! When the airline tickets are purchased, it suddenly makes everything SO REAL. 90 days. 90 days until our whole lives are turned upside down and sideways, and our future becomes an exciting mystery… We are truly down to