European Travel & Food Blog
Sept 5, 2017 Time flies when you’re having fun! Oh, who am I kidding? Time just flies–whether working, playing, or just sitting in a chair. Life is flying by. How is it that I’ve been in Amsterdam for 3 years now? It feels like it’s been that long and yet it feels like it’s been […]
Finally! Here’s our story about buying a house in Amsterdam. If you want a peek at our new home, it’s okay to be nosey. In 2016 we made a New Year’s resolution to make buying a house a top priority. We’re stubborn and wanted to make travel a priority as well with the #take12trips challenge. […]
Ho, ho, ho…Merry Christmas! Whether it’s your first year or 10th year living abroad, the holidays can be the hardest season to be away from family. Not everyone is able to fly during the holiday season, which is notorious for being a very high-stress time. So, how do we — the bunch who chose to […]
Part of traveling or becoming an expat is getting out of your comfort zone. That literally means being uncomfortable. It’s all part of the experience! When you’re moving to Amsterdam (or any bike-loving city), and you are moving from a place where you rarely rode a bike, you may experience something I call “Bike Butt”. […]
Moving abroad is a big deal. I mean, like a REALLY big deal. It’s not easy. Between emotions, red tape, practicalities, and making friends, it’s just plain hard and you have to be a little crazy to do it. If you want to be crazy like us, then here is your guide on how to […]
Planning your first trip home to visit after a year or two can be so many things! For me, it was exciting, stressful, scary, calming, familiar, and so much more that I couldn’t possibly explain, though I did try! I’m used to my new home, the customs, the food, the people, and I didn’t know how I […]
After two years and many travels around Europe, we finally visited our friends and family in the United States. About 2 years and 3 months ago we decided Amsterdam would be our new home and had not set immediate plans to go back for a visit. We were looking ahead to our adventures (and struggles) and […]
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If you’ve just moved to Europe (or, if you’re considering it), I’ve created this post especially for you! This is what I would make sure my best friend knew before they took the leap. So, from me to you, I hope you find this helpful! It’s no surprise that moving to another country is a scary and […]
This is part two of “What They Don’t Tell You About Moving Abroad” and it’s all about feeling at home. If you’re looking for part one, it’s all about how to prepare before you leave your home country. Feeling at home in your new country can really make or break your experience. And because we […]
