If you’ve ever seen the beginning of the cinematic masterpiece that is Beerfest, you have a pretty good idea what Oktoberfest is like. Also, I’ve already written about that …
We’re All Ambassadors for Our Homes
Normally, we don’t think of traveling abroad as a way of representing our home internationally. Still, this is very much the case. Whether you like it or not, when you’re abroad, …
Visas in Germany
The first thing you’ll need to tackle when trying to move to another country is your visa. If you don’t know, visas are essentially a pass to enter and/or stay …
How to Get a Student Visa in Germany
So you’ve been admitted to a degree program in Germany, and now you’re starting to think about the next steps. The first thing you’ll need to tackle is getting your …
Getting Around the Caucasus Region
If you follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook (shameless plugs!) you probably already know that I recently traveled to the Caucasus Region. We visited the three largest countries …
Encountering Other Americans Abroad
Even after traveling internationally just once, you will probably begin to notice how you, or other Americans abroad, might stick out like a sore thumb. Actually, I’m sure travelers …
An Introduction to Iceland
For the first post in this series, I want to begin with a little introduction to the country at first. I think it might be worthwhile to properly set …
How to Find and Visit the Doctor in Germany
Recently, I had the pleasure of having to use my health insurance for the first time. I’d had a cold that was just not going away, so I needed …
A Response to “Millennials, Don’t Travel – Yet”
Alright. Confusing title aside – this really got my jimmies rustled yesterday. Mentioning “millennials” pretty much is a sure-fire way to do that. So, yesterday, a friend linked to …
Pfand and Recycling Bottles in Germany
Germans love to recycle. Well, I’m not really sure if they love it, or if they just do it because they should. Either way, Germany consistently has one of the …
Redwoods State Park and Driving Up the 101
Redwoods State Park and Driving Up the 101 is the seventh post in my “The American West” series about a National Park-themed camping road trip I took in early summer, …
10 of the World’s Cheapest Destinations to Travel to in 2017
Sarah over at personalincome.org contacted me about guest-posting this infographic to Abroad American a couple weeks ago. Click here for the original post. It demonstrates that your destination has a …
The Cliffs of Moher Tour
Of all the sights in Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher are probably one of the most well-known. They tower over the water on the western coast of the island, …
Going Home (for the Holidays)
Alright, it’s time for a reflective holiday-related post, especially given the circumstances. At this moment, I’m sitting at an airport restaurant/bar in Copenhagen, going home for the holidays. I’ll …
How to Find Master’s Programs in Germany
Before you can head to Germany for your master’s, you have to apply; but before you apply, you have to find a program to apply to. In this post, …
Ljubljana, Slovenia, a (not so) Hidden Gem
Back in May, we took a little weekend getaway to Ljubljana, Slovenia. As it turns out, a long weekend is a perfect amount of time to thoroughly experience this …
Study in Germany: Applying to Master’s Programs
I’ve been meaning to write something like this for some time. I was finally spurred into writing about applying to study in Germany by being connected with someone currently …
3 Mistakes I Made Moving to Germany
Moving to Germany has been one of the best decisions of my life. It’s about 15 months since I first landed in Munich after that one-way flight from Chicago. …