Abroad American is a site dedicated to travel, living abroad, lifestyle, and much more. I created the site, and most of the content is written by me, Tom. Through the site, I aim to share my knowledge, experiences, and perspectives so others can learn from them, and I hope that you, the readers,  share your knowledge, experiences, and perspectives with all of us.

So it's going to sound cliché, but the title of the site, "Abroad American", was meant to be a double entendre. Not only is this site about physically traveling and living abroad, but it's also about learning to have a broad perspective. You certainly can have one without the other, but I think they're both so much better together. To the blog...

Whether it be abroad or back in the States, it's travel and I love it. Everything from touring across Europe, to camping, hiking, and road trips.

I originally came to Munich for a master's degree, but I quickly learned the experience of moving and living abroad is an education in its own right.

Quit bitchin', smile, and enjoy life. While you're at it, don't stop learning. We only get one shot at this thing, so we should try to make it a good one.

This trip is an example of a travel-related topic I write about on this site. In the summer of 2015, a friend and I drove from Chicago to the West Coast and back, camping out of the back of my car and visiting National Parks along the way. Leaving the driveway that morning was, by far, one of the best decisions I ever made. This trip was absolutely unforgettable. Read more...

Obviously, a big part of my experience abroad, and therefore one of the site's main topics, is getting a master's degree in Germany. It's been a huge shift from my 9-5 engineering job, but I've not only expanded my formal education, but learned many more important lessons in the meantime, too. Read more...