Year in Review 2025: Change, Chaos & Coming Home

Looking back on 2025, the year brought international moves, marathon miles, career changes, and the slow process of finding balance again. Read on for a candid year-in-review reflecting on relocation, burnout, resilience, and coming home.

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Reverse Culture Shock: German Edition

Returning to the U.S. after four years in Germany has been an adventure of its own. From missing efficient transit to rediscovering free refills, here’s what reverse culture shock looks like through my expat lens.

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Read This Next: February 2025

February’s reading list took me on a wild ride—from a darkly funny thriller that had me hooked to a self-help book that felt like a much-needed reset. Whether you’re looking for a binge-worthy read or something more reflective, check out my latest book reviews and recommendations!

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Running A Whole Country: Marathon Training Adventure in Liechtenstein

Ever dreamed of running across an entire country? As part of our marathon training, we ran the full length of Liechtenstein—here’s how we planned it, what we learned, and tips if you want to try it yourself!

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Read This Next: November 2024

November brought some highs, a few lows, and one must-read book that I can’t stop recommending. Here’s my roundup of the best (and more average) reads from this month!

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Read This Next: October 2024

This October, I went all-in on haunted reads for spooky season, but not every book delivered the chills I hoped for! Here’s my roundup of spooky recommendations, from eerie thrillers to creepy gothic tales.

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Read This Next: September 2024

This month’s book lineup had me hooked from start to finish. From thrillers that kept me checking the locks to hilarious workplace dramas, here are my top reads for September 2024.

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6 Best Autumn Activities in Southern Germany

Discover the 6 best autumn activities in Southern Germany—from pumpkin festivals and cow parades to thermal spas and seasonal cuisine. Your ultimate fall guide awaits!

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First-Timer’s Guide to Oktoberfest

Traveling to Oktoberfest for the first time? This comprehensive guide delivers all you need to know—from history and outfits to etiquette and transit—for a memorable festival experience…

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Iceland Ring Road Days 5-8: South, Golden Circle and Reykjavik

Explore Southern Iceland, the Golden Circle, and Reykjavik with us! From puffins to Skógafoss to munching on volcano bread, this leg of the trip lived up to the hype.

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Iceland Ring Road Days 3-4: East and Southeast

In days three and four of our Iceland Ring Road adventure, explore Stuðlagil Canyon, Seydisfjordur, Diamond Beach, Jökulsárlón, Svartifoss, and Fjaðrárgljúfur. Discover the best routes and breathtaking landscapes in this post.

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