Author Archives: expatmama

For a little backstory, I studied in Rome for a year, almost 30 years ago.  And while I’ve been back to Italy a handful of times since then, the first thing to acknowledge is that yes, things change!  That cute … Continue reading →

There’s really not enough I can say about Barcelona.  We chose an off time in the calendar to head that way, but we couldn’t wait to escape a gray Warsaw and arrive to the sunshine! First impressions?  The amazing architecture … Continue reading →

Travel Woes. We’ve all had them. I had to write this down on paper because this was one of the more bizarre experiences we’ve had at an airport.  We typically have our favorite carriers we fly with, and (pre-Covid), my … Continue reading →

Hasn’t January seemed unusually LOOONNG? Looking for a reason to get out of the house in this yucky weather? Well, we were too. So, a few weeks ago we made a list of all the museums and sites we want … Continue reading →

Having now been there three times, I’m going to say there’s not a bad time to visit Krakow. In the summer, the outdoor cafes of the Rynek Glowy, or market square, are places you can sit for hours. The fall … Continue reading →

Well, it’s been a busy few weeks of moving out of corporate housing an into an more permanent apartment.   I could write an entire post on the differences I’ve discovered here versus the U.S.  But today, I want to write … Continue reading →

First impressions of Warsaw? BIG.  I’ve lived in big cities before, but Warsaw feels like it goes on and on.  We settle in a smaller area to the south called Wilanow, still in the city, but with a neighborhood feel.  … Continue reading →

Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. ~ William Morris (1834-1896) If you had asked me six months ago about our current housing situation, I would have told you … Continue reading →