Into the Forests I Go

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, my online space to explore living in Lithuania as an American expat. I've been...

When The Scientist asked if I wanted to go on a motorcycle trip to Estonia, I was equal parts excited and nervous. The longest motorcycle...

Beyond a layover in Warsaw, I'd never set foot in Poland, even though it's our next-door neighbor as residents of Lithuania. I mean, even...

Hey everyone! Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, my little blog examining life in Lithuania as someone from, well, very far away. A...

Hey everyone! Today, we're doing something a little different from my typical blog post. I've decided to start a small series where I...

I know, I know - the title. If you're rolling your eyes at "soul's work," I feel you. What does that even mean? And what's with the...

Happy New Year, everyone! We've made it through the tumbleweeds of what-December-day-is-this, and I feel like I've been spurt out right...

Let's just state the obvious, y'all: I'm all the way on the other side of the world from a home country I'm - in the same breath -...

It's been about two months since The Scientist and I started our Lithuanian language lessons at Vilnius University - a semester-long...

Labas, everyone! If we're being real here, I've needed a bit of time to reflect on my experiences in Latvia just about three weeks ago...

Alright, it's official: August is my favorite month here, without a doubt. At this point last year, we were just spreading our wings out...

As one group of American friends moves back home, life has suddenly moved into August. [Cue Taylor Swift song.] Last week, I hosted my...

Labas, hi! Can you believe it's been almost ONE YEAR since The Scientist and I moved to Lithuania? We've been doing a whole lot of...

Don't get me wrong: I'm happy I'm not melting in 102 degree weather in Texas. And sure, it's been almost a year in Europe (!) and I'm...

Wow. Eurovision. It was about a year ago that The Scientist and I began to see Vilnius as a solid choice in our next move - and not only...

Dear readers, thank you for your supportive messages about Užgavėnės. Multiple Lithuanian friends and acquaintances have reached out to...

Labas, everyone! Happy New Year! Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, where I'm back in Lithuania from a pandemic-infused and...

Make no mistake: I have had a very Jewish week here in Lithuania. It began in search of Hanukkah candles for my grandma's menorah that is...

Well, the honeymoon phase is officially starting to wear off -- and it's Official with a capital O. If I hadn't already done my own...