I’ll be honest, this is probably one of my favorite blog posts to write, and based on how many people stop by, it appears to be a reader favorite as well…
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If you haven’t noticed yet, the Christmas markets are like my Super Bowl—I eagerly await these holiday-filled days all year long, and it’s my pleasure to help you make the most of your experience…
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I don’t know what it is, but I’ve always loved the Christmas season. Europe boasts thousands of Christmas markets, I've had the privilege of exploring many, and in this blog post, I'm excited to share with you my absolute favorites…
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October, the best month of the entire year. It's nature throwing a grand party, and we're all invited to celebrate the magic of fall…
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The Dolomites were a bit of a planning challenge. The Dolomites are a popular hiking haven and we were planning to visit during peak season…
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This month's selections promise a diverse literary journey, ranging from historical fiction steeped in the rich tapestry of Russian life to insightful nonfiction explorations of health and sexuality…
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I know you were thinking I may miss this month, but after a 10-day journey along Iceland's Ring Road, I’m back with some new recommendations. As usual, the genres are all over the place…
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At this point, it seems to be somewhat of a tradition to find ourselves nestled in the heart of the Alps during the scorching summer months. Now, let me let you in on a little secret…
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Life's been one wild adventure lately, and I'm loving every moment of it! While my reading time took a hit, the books I did manage to finish were phenomenal…
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As we entered June, with the warm promise of summer to come, I couldn't help but indulge in some easier-to-read books while soaking up the turquoise waters of Lake Bled in Slovenia.
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What I loved about Croatia is that for a relatively small country, there was so much to do. For our trip, we wanted a little bit of everything. We were seeking a diverse experience for our trip…
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Entering into the first few days of June, I feel like April and May flew by… so much so that I missed the April book blog…
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It’s official — I love the UK. Our very first trip to Europe was London in 2018 and we’ve been trying to find an excuse to make a return trip to the UK ever since…
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Germany seems to be hanging onto winter with every fiber of its being. As is usual with the winter months, all of these cozy nights have me fighting between my two favorite hobbies…
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Somehow I (unintentionally) managed to find a bunch of short books for the shortest month. I also physically read more books than normal this month since we spent an entire week traveling through Scotland…
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At this point, I don’t think my knitting obsession is a secret. Sitting in a little yarn shop in Old Town Alexandria in 2019 for my first lesson, I had no idea I’d be making almost all of my winter clothes in a few short years…
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A brand new year and so many books to read! As I was sitting down to write my goals this year, I decided to be a little bit looser with my reading goals…
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Since 2019, the bestie and I have dedicated one of our weekly walk and talks to discussing our yearly list. I love sharing our goals and look forward to this call every year…
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One of our friends asked Mark how I was adjusting to living in Germany. While often sought out, overseas assignments can often take a toll on spouses…
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Looking back on 2022, it looks like we were permanently on vacation which is almost the truth. Here‘s how we spent our days this year…
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