6 Life Lessons I Learned My First Year as an Expat
It’s been almost three years since I left my corporate job in pursuit of the life I have always envisioned for myself. It’s been a crazy journey, one often fraught with uncertainty and doubt. Deciding to uproot and live in a different culture far away from normative interactions can be can a daunting endeavor but the benefits have been worth it. I’m often asked how I did it and what has been my experience. Here are 6 lessons of self-discovery and greater self-awareness I gain
Moco Museum: Experience Banksy & Dali
This past weekend Ams and I decided to take advantage of Amsterdam’s vibrant art scene. We checked out one of my personal favs, the elusive Banksy and surrealist Salvador Dali at the Moco Museum. Take a virtual tour of the highlights! XXX - steph #Banksy #SalvadorDali #MocoMuseum #Amsterdam
Rose of Bulgaria
Each country has its unique beauty ingredients and practices. Traveling is a great way to score hard to find or otherwise expensive gems. Yes, I confess I’m a beauty product junkie (PJ). I'm especially a sucker for an all-natural miracle product. Others are buying souvenirs; I'm packing as many 3 oz. beauty treasures, as I can fit in my carry-on. Rose Store in Old Nessebar
Bulgaria Know’s & Do’s
What did we learn on our last-minute trip to the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast? Here’s the rundown. Slevin Village Store front Cyrilic Script Photo Credit: Stephanie Nunez Basic English is widely spoken which is great because unless you understand Cyrillic Script, Bulgarian is almost impossible to read. Fun Fact: Cyrillic Script originated in Bulgaria during the 9th century, not Russia, as many people believe. Need Bulgarian Leva Photo Credit: Stephanie Nunez The currency is t
BINGO in Bulgaria
A few hundred euros and a desire to see the world, what are expats on a budget to do? Blind travel, Bingo style of course! Here’s how we experienced an unexpected culture and connected with amazing people on a dime. Our step by step guide is simple. Step one, choose a random, too good to be true, all-inclusive travel package from one of those Dutch Facebook Travel sites. Step two, get to the airport with only your carry-on. Step three, win "Bingo" in your destination city. S