My Life in Europe as an Expat

[...] A new adventure awaits us in Hungary. In one month I depart with my dog Tanner for my new job in Hungary. My experience will begin in Budapest where I have accepted a two [...]

[...] there I wander the streets of Rome, enjoying the beauty of the architecture and sights with my dog Tanner. Photo Credit Roevin The Vatican in Rome. Photo Credit Skeddy [...]

[...] and sometimes multiple leg journeys by car and air. This is the break down of how my dog Tanner and I arrived in Budapest. Miles Driven 1,822 Rental Cars (4) Miles Flown 5,518 Flights ( [...]

[...] With My Dog This trip was different than all my other Italy experiences; this time I took my dog Tanner. In case you’re thinking a little purse dog, think again… This is the Hummer of [...]

[...] or a spot to lose ones self in the moment. One of four distinctive lions that watch over the Chain Bridge in Budapest. This full view shot of the Chain Bridge was taken from Buda Castle, which [...]

[...]   The Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the Buda and Pest sides of Budapest. [...]

[...]   A close up of the Lion, on the Chain Bridge. Weekend Exploration Budapest offers many beautiful spots for weekend exploration and outdoor [...]

[...] Eleven Days of Traveling Europe with a Dog After traveling around Europe with a dog for eleven days, through five European [...]

[...] favorite countries to visit in Europe. To read further about our European road trip look at Traveling Europe with a Dog. Lake Maggiore, Switzerland [...]

[...] . Enjoying a break at an outdoor cafe on Lake Como. For more on my driving trip to Italy read Traveling Europe With a Dog. [...]

Photo Credit: Guide Posts Half Way to Each Other I read quite a number of travelogues for pleasure. They appeal to me because I live an expat lifestyl [...]

When I began reading Love With a Chance of Drowning I couldn’t put it down. I read Torre’s entire book in less than three days. It’ [...]

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Tropical Delusion By: Jeff Ashmead Tropical Delusion is the true journey of one couple and the [...]

I’m Gonna Live My Life Like A Jimmy Buffett Song By: Anthony Bjorkland I’m Gonna Live My Life Like a Jimmy Buffett Song is a fictional st [...]

A child (at a wedding) outside a church in Varenna, Italy.       [...]

Keleti Palyaudver is the largest of three train stations in Budapest. The station was constructed from 1881 through 1884. The train station is current [...]

Staples of Bavarian Winter One of the things you quickly learn in the Bavarian Alps is that winters are harsh. The Germans keep life in the Alps cozy [...]

Taking moments for ourselves, taking time to rejuvenate our spirit and body is precious. Today’s photo is from St. Lukacs Thermal Baths in Budap [...]

A view of Lake Como, Italy. Morning in Italy [...]

Take a Breath Tuesday Photos began with my realization that we all need to just stop, take a breath and rest. The photos I use for this series will re [...]

[...] A walk across Margit Bridge (Margaret Bridge) from the Buda side to the Pest side of Budapest. A panoramic view from Margit Bridge. This is a beautiful walk that [...]

[...] Matthias Church is found in the Castle District on the Buda side of Budapest. Its beauty can be seen from both sides of the Danube and it’s night time views are [...]

[...] baths throughout the city. Lukacs Thermal Baths and Spa is found on Frankel Leo utca on the Buda side of Margaret Bridge. The spa has been in existence since the Middle Ages. Centuries of Healing [...]