A Traditional Japanese Home
It's official! We have chosen a new home in which we will reside for the next three years we are living in Japan. If you followed along in our home search, you may have guessed that we ended up choosing property no.
House Hunting in Japan
After finding out that we would be moving to Japan, the one thing I have had at the forefront of my mind was housing. Where will we live? What will our house look like? Will we find a place big enough for
A Summer Farmer’s Market
One of the things I will miss most about living in Europe are the weekend Farmer's Markets. Ryan and I always enjoy heading downtown on Saturday mornings to wonder around the markets scattered throughout the cobblestone streets of Stuttgart where we
Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa
The Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel is a stunning property located on the main street through the picturesque town of Interlaken, Switzerland. This magnificent retreat nestled in the Swiss Alps represents the high European aristocracy and is a place at which I have always wanted
Winter in Interlaken
Located between two Alpine Lakes, Interlaken is a popular Swiss destination for outdoor sports and travel enthusiasts. Interlaken, translated as "between lakes", is located in the Swiss Alps with routes to the east and west alongside the lakes and into high mountain resort towns reaching the famous Alpine
Sparkling Shamrock Cocktail
If you are hosting a St. Patty's Day party or perhaps just wanting to enjoy a festive cocktail, I've created a super simple holiday drink guaranteed to get you in the spirit of the Irish! Ingredients: 1 bottle Midori 1 bottles Prosecco 4 Cape Gooseberries Green
Weekend Farmer’s Market
One thing I love about living in Europe is the endless variety of markets scheduled every weekend. Flea markets are definitely my favorite variety, but I also enjoy visiting the many farmer's markets that take place throughout the week. Every Sunday, there is a small market
Carnival in Venice
My first trip to Venice, Italy for Carnival was a voyage of discovery in a fantastic world made of music, theatre, games, and magic. A whirling universe where people from all over the world can experience the jokes, the masks, and
Moving to Germany
Having the opportunity to live abroad is an absolute dream come true. Since arriving in Germany, my days have been filled with excitement, confusion, growth, and discovery. Here are some of my first impressions of life in Deutschland… The view from