The magpie’s nest

  • solo travel

    solo travel

    Recently I’ve been asked a question quite a bit: do I have any suggestions for a first time visit to Europe? Safety is mentioned along…

  • lake bled and the dragon city

    lake bled and the dragon city

    Living in Europe gives one unique travel opportunities. Crossing borders into different countries, languages, and cultures is as simple as driving 40 minutes to the…

  • reverse culture shock and the euro life

    reverse culture shock and the euro life

    The community I’m a part of here in Germany is very Americanized. The area I live in is called Little America for good reason, but…

  • depression abroad

    depression abroad

    I’ve been neglecting things again. Not just this blog, or my needlepoint, my hair and skin, or my travels. It’s been everything. Fatigue fills my…