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Lithuania's Song Festival: A Celebration of Culture
Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go , my little corner of the internet to share life in Lithuania (and beyond!) as an expat. I'm glad...

Eva
Jul 19, 20244 min read


Snake Goddesses and Feta Cheese? Yes, Please!: Crete, Greece
Hiiiii everyone - welcome back! It's been a minute - life has truly been Lifing in my general direction and I'll be honest about...

Eva
Mar 4, 20244 min read


When You're Sailing: A Practice in Patience
Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, my brave little internet corner to share my life and adventures with you. We're taking a break...

Eva
Sep 25, 20233 min read


My Favorite Brunch Spots in Vilnius
Welcome back to my little corner of the internet, Into the Forests I Go! If you've been a friend of mine for a while, you know I love...

Eva
Apr 11, 20233 min read


Next Level Expat Living: Loving Thy Neighbor
It all started with taking my greyhound for a walk. She's the laziest animal I've ever met - with the exception of food, car rides, and...

Eva
Feb 21, 20233 min read


Interview with a Czech in Lithuania: Alžběta
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...

Eva
Jan 31, 20235 min read


Are Lithuanians Rude? An Expat Perspective
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...

Eva
Jan 3, 20234 min read


Creating Community and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone: An Expat Guide
Well, hey! Y'all miss me? So, some good news: I made it back from America in arguably one piece, doing amazingly well on every plane I...

Eva
Dec 6, 20225 min read


Things I Didn't Expect to See in Lithuania - as an American!
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 -...

Eva
Nov 8, 20225 min read


Learning the Lithuanian Language? Buckle Up, Cowboy!
It's been about two months since The Scientist and I started our Lithuanian language lessons at Vilnius University - a semester-long...

Eva
Nov 2, 20224 min read


How to Make the Most of Your Time in Bratislava and Vienna - A 2-in-1 Experience!
What would you do if you had the opportunity to fly to one of a dozen cities in Europe to see a few musicians that mean a lot to your...

Eva
Oct 25, 20225 min read


A Week in Heidelberg, Germany: Castles, Monasteries, & Zwiebelkuchen!
*Taps mic* Is this thing on? Well labas, y'all! You miss me? I'm back from a week-long holiday in Heidelberg, Germany, far removed from...

Eva
Sep 26, 20224 min read


Here's Why Lithuanians Love Basketball So Much - And Why I'm a New Fan!
When I say I'm not a sports fan, what I mean is that I usually can't be bothered to watch a game. The Superbowl? Sure, give me Lady Gaga...

Eva
Sep 12, 20224 min read


A Full Spectrum Week in Latvia: White Beaches and Beyond
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...

Eva
Sep 5, 20226 min read


You Doing Okay?: Life's Many Adventures in the Land of Rain
As one group of American friends moves back home, life has suddenly moved into August. [Cue Taylor Swift song.] Last week, I hosted my...

Eva
Aug 1, 20223 min read


Living That Jewish Witch Life in Lithuania: Plus, ONE YEAR IN!
We're almost there, y'all! On this day a year ago, The Scientist and I were getting every last little (heated) drop of Texas we could -...

Eva
Jul 18, 20224 min read


Coming Up On My 1 Year Lithuania Anniversary: My Own Personal Shehecheyanu
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...

Eva
Jul 11, 20224 min read


How I Spent 36 Glorious Hours in Oslo, Norway
Welcome back to my blog, Into the Forests I Go, where we're traveling together on my adventures across Lithuania and Europe - and this...

Eva
Jul 4, 20223 min read


Eurovision: The Story of a Confused American Singer
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...

Eva
May 15, 20224 min read


Yes, I'm the Loud American: Stranger in a Strange Land
Before you even ask: yes, I'm the loud American at the restaurant. I'm the loud American in the bar. I'm the loud American in the park....

Eva
Apr 24, 20223 min read
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