Happy 2020! January is that time of year where people are reflecting, setting goals, looking back and looking ahead. Which we seem to be doing a lot of in our expat life. Looking back, we did a ton in 2019. It was our busiest year to date with trips, moves, flights and so much more. Barely a month went by that we weren’t travelling or moving somewhere new. And while our year was pretty much non-stop, I honestly wouldn’t have it any other way. We were able to see and do so many things on our bucket list. Since moving… Read More
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2019: A Year in Review
Happy New Year! Can you believe 2019 is over? Can you believe this decade is over? 2019 was a huge year for me and my little family of Colin and Ellie. It was incredibly stressful, incredibly rewarding, all kinds of challenging and all kinds of wonderful. This year was jam packed with so many life changes, big decisions and a ton of travel. As is tradition around here, I’m going to spend this post looking back at everything we got up to in 2019, attempting to summarize our year, and looking ahead at what’s coming in 2020! Without further ado,… Read More
Our European Christmas Market Road Trip
Merry Christmas Eve! While most of the Christmas Markets are wrapping up right about now (though some are going strong into January!), I wanted to share our epic European Christmas Market Road Trip. Whether you’re fitting in a last minute trip this season, starting to plan for next year, or just want something festive to read, you’ll find it all below. On December 13th, Colin, Ellie and I hopped into our little rental car and took off for a road trip through the Christmas Markets of the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. And it was absolutely magical! While planning our… Read More
Where to Eat in Naples, Italy
When Colin and I travelled to Naples, Italy, we only had one thing on our minds: food! We didn’t care about the sights, we paid no mind to where we would sleep, and we didn’t worry about transportation. All we needed to know was where to find our fill of pizza, pasta and more! And we definitely discovered exactly where to eat in Naples. And not just where to eat in Naples – but what to eat too! This Italian city is famous for its pizza (which is amazing), but there’s more to Naples than just that. There’s pasta, baked… Read More
21 Things to Do in Budapest
I first visited Budapest in the spring of 2014. And then this October, Colin, Ellie and I visited again. Budapest is a city I could keep coming back to. It’s beautiful, full of great culture and architecture, and it’s certainly not boring. There are just so many things to do in Budapest! In fact, I can think of 21 things to do in Budapest! Without further ado, here’s everything you should add to your Budapest itinerary. Go on a night cruise One of the best things to do in Budapest is take a night cruise along the Danube River. The… Read More
Expat Reflections: 6 Months of Living in Prague
As of the first week of December, we have officially been living in Prague for six months. Which means we’re at the halfway point of our year abroad! It’s crazy to think that six months have already flown by and we’re now in the last half of our time in Prague. In case you need a little refresher, here’s how our expat year came about and what we’ve been up to so far (get ready for all of the hyperlinks!): 2017: Start talking about the possibility of maybe someday moving abroad for some period of time…maybe 2018: Decide we want… Read More
Why You Should Visit Cesky Krumlov in Winter
This November, Colin and I visited Cesky Krumlov, an adorable medieval town just a few hours south of Prague. This town gets swarmed by tourists in the summer. But in the off-season? No crowds! Which is why you should visit Cesky Krumlov in winter. This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! Why visit Cesky Krumlov in winter? No crowds! The biggest reason to visit Cesky Krumlov in the winter is to avoid the summer crowds. Our walking… Read More
Month in Review: November 2019
It’s time for my monthly review and roundup post. So without further ado, here’s the month in review for November 2019! (How is 2019 almost over!?!) In case you missed it, here are my monthly recaps for June, July, August, September and October! Travels This month we went to… Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic Naples, Italy Rome, Italy Highlights November has been a pretty amazing month! We started it off with a few nights in Cesky Krumlov, an adorable medieval town in the Czech Republic, just a few hours from Prague. This town gets super crowded in the summer but was… Read More
Our Family Photos in Prague
A couple of weeks ago Colin and I (and Ellie!) took family photos in Prague. We headed off to Vysehrad, a castle you should definitely check out when visiting Prague, and then down to the river for sunset with our awesome photographer. Taking family photos in Prague was something we put on our bucket list when we first moved here. We both thought it would be such a fun way to remember our expat year abroad. And, it’s something we’ve never done before! Save for weddings and school photos, neither of us have ever had professional photos taken. We were… Read More
Is the New York Cafe in Budapest Worth It?
The New York Cafe boasts being the most beautiful cafe not only in Budapest, but in the entire world. So as a lover of beautiful places who needs no excuse to say yes to fancy brunch, I was, of course, dying to go. But is the New York Cafe in Budapest worth it? Should you add it to your Budapest itinerary? Let’s find out! Decor Yes, the New York Cafe in Budapest is stunning. There’s really no debate there. This place looks like Versailles with gold trim, ornate ceilings, beautiful detailing on the walls and fancy AF staircases. The setting… Read More
