Each and every day I get questions about what it was like to move abroad. But I haven't been able to tell the full story. Not because I didn't want to. But because I was scared it wouldn't happen. Turns out, I had good reason to be. This, is that story. Finally. In 2014 Michael and I just finished a whirlwind trip to Europe. It was incredible but I felt that familiar ache creep up on me at the ... Read the Post
The Truth About Moving Abroad
What I’ve Learned About Germans Since Moving to Germany (Round 2)
I have officially been living in Germany for 8 months. Sometimes it feels like we just moved yesterday. We slung our two suitcases around town in one hand with a dog leash in the other, marveling at the weather and the flowers everywhere. Other times it feels like we've been here for years. We've traveled so much (for me at least) that it feels like surely we've lived here for long enough to see ... Read the Post
The Trouble With Following Your Own Path
I had seven bridesmaids. Two of them are my twenty three year old sisters. The other 5 will all have children by this October. Actually, 4 out of the 5 are currently pregnant and one just had her second child a few months ago. I keep thinking: what a happy anomaly! All of my friends will have kids the same age! I am truly happy for them. But then I look at myself: living abroad, spending my ... Read the Post
Heidelberg in The Spring
I know I've complained a bit about the cold. Okay, maybe more than a bit. But Heidelberg has totally changed it's tune with some of the most beautiful colors I've ever seen for Spring. When we moved here last year it was September and the flowers were still out, the weather was lovely, and the castle was gleaming. Being from Texas I was in awe of the pleasant temperatures outside. But then the ... Read the Post
I Guess I Should Tell You…
People tell me: Helene, you’re so lucky. And I can promise you they aren’t talking about my hair (split ends) or my height (I’m 5’2” on a good day). They wanna know how I moved abroad for fun. The emails usually start out like this, “I don’t mean to pry but, what are you doing abroad?” I get it. What the hell am I doing here and why did I do it?! It’s safe to say I haven’t done an exceptional job ... Read the Post
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving To A Foreign Country
When I meet new people, their first question is: what brought you here? My standard response, "Well, we moved here for fun!" And it's true. Michael and I moved to Germany with the intent of traveling Europe. NOT because of a job. NOT because of really, anything, other than seeing the world. Sure, it's had it's ups and downs, but it's been a wonderfully awesome experience. I want to share the eight ... Read the Post
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