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Ten years ago I was living in Ohio, following an early-to-bed, organic-vegetables-fresh-from-our-garden kind of lifestyle. It would never have occurred to me to have wine with lunch, take a siesta during the afternoon or stay out until 2:00 in the morning – let alone finish the night by walking home, arm in arm with friends, singing a medley of old show tunes, Beatles' hits and Bésame Mucho. After moving to Seville, Spain, in 2004, I realized that spending time in a foreign country is an opportunity to reinvent yourself that rarely exists outside of the witness protection program. On this website and blog, I talk about my adventures living in Seville and traveling the world. I provide stories just for fun, and lots of the practical tips that I wish I'd heard before I made my move. I hope you'll join in the conversation on my blog, Facebook and Twitter. Read more
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When I was a journalist, I was often astonished by the incredibly indiscreet things people would insist on telling me during interviews. So for our upcoming train trip through Central and Eastern Europe, I’m not too worried about getting people to open up a little and say diverting things that I can report back to you on this blog. How am I planning to jumpstart the conversation? Find out in my new post. MY BOOKS ABOUT EXPAT LIFE
DANCING IN THE FOUNTAIN: How to Enjoy Living Abroad chronicles my adventures living in Seville since 2004. "I loved this book," wrote Lonely Planet. "I must have laughed aloud at least once in every chapter ... The advice in the book is terrific."
101 WAYS TO ENJOY LIVING ABROAD: Essential Tips to Ease the Transition to Expat Life is the handy guide I wished I'd had before I moved overseas. Read more THE NEXT BIG ADVENTURE
RIDING THE RAILS THROUGH CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE – SUMMER 2013
This summer, Rich and I will walk out our door in Seville, stroll to the train station with our rolling luggage, and board a train to begin a journey that will last several months and cover thousands of miles. No reservations, just a Eurail pass and an iPad full of information about possible destinations. We'll wend our way by easy stages through Central and Eastern Europe, winding up deep in some of the more obscure Balkan countries, exploring ancient cities and lesser-known villages, being open to whatever offbeat side trips and adventures present themselves. WATCH MY BLOG FOR UPDATES! |
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