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A Perfect Day in Freiburg

15 May, 2013

Freiburg is a city attached to nature. The Black Forest isn’t just nearby, an arm of it comes right down into the center of town as Castle Hill.  It is also a city of relaxation and enjoyment of outdoors. There are a few sites to see, but the best aspect of the city is really [...]

Struggling to Get Back Into Traveling

13 May, 2013

We have been planning our Beyond Vacation trip since last year. The one day we spent in Lisbon and the few days in Barcelona just felt so good and freeing after a bit of a hard summer. An even harder winter due to the cold and dark has led us (I fear) into hyping this [...]

Beyond Vacation Summer Itinerary

5 May, 2013

Our summer trip is finally approaching. The first trip under our Beyond Vacation ideas is going to be a big one. We leave on May 9 for 7 weeks around Europe. We are traveling slowly, staying a week in each major destination and at least 2 nights everywhere. And the entire trip is by train, [...]

Shifting Away From the Vacation Mindset

30 April, 2013

A week ago Friday was my last day of work. I have been an employee for a long time, 13 years on and off at various companies and 5 and a half years at this one. Thus I have had a worker mindset to time and to money, now that I am free I am [...]

5 Movies to Get Your Motivation Going

23 April, 2013

I like to watch movies. I enjoy how they can get me to think about aspects of life. I am also a visual person, so this medium speaks to me. Even when I read books (which I love as well), I see cinematic style scenes in my head. So movies are often where I turn [...]

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Stories of the ups and downs of expat life. Life as an expat isn't always easy, but it is rewarding.
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15 May, 2013
Comments: 2
Life In Germany

A Perfect Day in Freiburg

Freiburg is a city attached to nature. The Black Forest isn’t just nearby, an arm of it comes right down into the center of town as Castle Hill.  It is also a city of relaxation and enjoyment of outdoors. There are a few sites to see, but the best aspect of the city is really [...]

13 May, 2013
Comments: 12
Tips and Commentary

Struggling to Get Back Into Traveling

We have been planning our Beyond Vacation trip since last year. The one day we spent in Lisbon and the few days in Barcelona just felt so good and freeing after a bit of a hard summer. An even harder winter due to the cold and dark has led us (I fear) into hyping this [...]

5 May, 2013
Comments: 4
Self Referential

Beyond Vacation Summer Itinerary

Our summer trip is finally approaching. The first trip under our Beyond Vacation ideas is going to be a big one. We leave on May 9 for 7 weeks around Europe. We are traveling slowly, staying a week in each major destination and at least 2 nights everywhere. And the entire trip is by train, [...]

30 April, 2013
Comments: 18
Self Referential

Shifting Away From the Vacation Mindset

A week ago Friday was my last day of work. I have been an employee for a long time, 13 years on and off at various companies and 5 and a half years at this one. Thus I have had a worker mindset to time and to money, now that I am free I am [...]

23 April, 2013
Comments: 9
Overcoming Fear

5 Movies to Get Your Motivation Going

I like to watch movies. I enjoy how they can get me to think about aspects of life. I am also a visual person, so this medium speaks to me. Even when I read books (which I love as well), I see cinematic style scenes in my head. So movies are often where I turn [...]