The sun is shining on the warm deck as I stroll in my long dress, the sound of the waves lightly crashing against the bow of the ship as I meander, glancing at the brilliant sky.I felt like I was on set of a glamorous movie, set in the 1920s. But I was crossing the Atlantic from England to New York on Cunard's timelessly beautiful Queen Mary 2.For the past few years I've been living ... Read the Post
Transatlantic Crossing on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2
On Coming Home
As a kid I always pretended to be the capable damsel in distress. I would climb up the wooden swing set at my house and fling myself down the slide while singing show tunes as I deftly escaped the dragon or witch or bad guy.Living in Germany I felt like I got a small taste of that everyday. Especially towards the end of our time there, I'd look wistfully up at the sandstone castle and feel ... Read the Post
A Day in The Life of Living Abroad
I glance across the bridge, looking at the glittering water of the Neckar river as stately sandstone buildings and white shuttered homes glow in the first morning light. A castle hides behind a cloud and finally pulls focus as the sun rises high in the sky. The quiet chattering of walkers, bells on bikes ding, and in the distance you might hear a church bell. Toto, I don’t think ... Read the Post
How to Move to Germany as a Freelancer
So, you want to move abroad.To Germany!I have to tell you, you’ve made a good choice. Germany is an excellent place to live.This gorgeous, livable place is one of the best in Europe. So now that you want to move, this practical guide will help you figure out how to make the move to Germany as a freelancer. I'll also be sharing details about how to move to Germany from the USA, visa ... Read the Post
What I Love About Living Abroad
Every morning I wake up, get out of the wooden bed my husband built, hurry down the steps and feed the dogs, then take them on separate walks. First Hugo, then Millie. We walk the half block to the river looking both ways for cars and bikes until we reach the grassy park. As we walk, I look just over the bridge to see a huge sandstone castle, sometimes shrouded by a cloud or pieced by the ... Read the Post
2018 Digital Christmas Card & Link Up Announcement
I never did get to sending around a Christmas card while we lived abroad. Let's get real. In the past 7 years of my marriage I think I sent out one and it was the year we got married.But my lame excuse is my blog. And whether you're a friend, family member, or casual reader, this letter is to you.Dear Everyone,Merry last Christmas and Happy New Year from Germany. Next year I move ... Read the Post
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