Palace of Versailles

Hi everyone, Last weekend, Mark and I were lucky enough to visit Paris for the weekend. Despite the chilly temperatures and short amount of time we had, we were determined to see as much as we possibly could! On Saturday morning, we woke up early and caught a train to Versailles (about 30 minutes outside […]

Adjusting to Living Abroad

Hi everyone! I want to take some time to share my thoughts on what it is really like moving to a new country (here’s a hint: it’s not easy).  There is a big difference between traveling abroad and living abroad. When you travel, you have only a brief moment in time to experience a placeā€”the food, […]

Packing for Life Abroad

Hey everyone! It turns out that packing for a 9 month stay in a foreign country can turn out to be a pretty daunting task. An empty suitcase does not look very frightening by itself, but once you start piling in the clothes, toiletries, and whatever else you decided to bring, it can get a […]