Eva
The Redemption Story of Užgavėnės: The Kids Are Alright
Dear readers, thank you for your supportive messages about Užgavėnės. Multiple Lithuanian friends and acquaintances have reached out to...
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Into the Forests I Go
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Eva
- Feb 27, 2022
- 4 min
The Dark Side of Užgavėnės: Where Do We Go from Here?
To be honest with you, I haven't been looking forward to writing this post. Its words have been disassembled, jostling thoughts passing...
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Eva
- Feb 20, 2022
- 4 min
Girl Gone International: Wait, I Have Roots in Lithuania!?
Well, well, well. I've got some very interesting news for y'all: this week, I found out that I actually have roots in Lithuania. I know,...
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Eva
- Feb 13, 2022
- 3 min
Romuva: Lithuania’s Ancient and Alive Pagan Culture
One of the most compelling puzzle pieces that drew me to Lithuania from the United States was this country's long-standing appreciation...
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Eva
- Feb 6, 2022
- 4 min
Tips on Moving Abroad: How in the World Did I Do It!?
Hey y'all! So, I keep getting asked one very specific question, mostly by friends and acquaintances in the United States: how did you...
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Eva
- Jan 30, 2022
- 3 min
What to Do in Kaunas, Lithuania: Eva Edition
Oh, hi! Welcome back to my crazy little corner of the internet that explores my adventures and dalliances around Lithuania. If you're new...
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Eva
- Jan 23, 2022
- 3 min
Six Month Reflections - Plus, A Vilnius Cookbook Returns Home
Wow, it's been six months since I landed in Vilnius - a whole new country, and truly a whole new way of life. It's been a long time since...
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Eva
- Jan 16, 2022
- 2 min
What If I Don't Need to Set New Year's Resolutions?: Expat Version
Truth be told, it's been a quiet week here on the home front, my friends. Did I do that intentionally? Uh, you bet I did. It was time for...
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Eva
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
America the Beautiful? (And Other Such Expat Tales)
Labas, everyone! Happy New Year! Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, where I'm back in Lithuania from a pandemic-infused and...
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Eva
- Dec 19, 2021
- 3 min
What is Forest Bathing, and How Does It Connect to Lithuanian Culture?
Well, friends, this week's words are a bit more off the cuff, but hey, you didn't just come here for the practical...
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Eva
- Dec 12, 2021
- 5 min
How to Move Your Pet Overseas: It's... Complicated, Y'all
Coming in hot this week with a Very. Practical. Post. but it's a question my husband and I have been asked constantly since moving to...
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Eva
- Dec 5, 2021
- 3 min
Hanukkah in Vilnius: Shining A Light through the Darkness
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...
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Eva
- Nov 28, 2021
- 3 min
Winter is Coming: Plus, My Baltic Sea Coast Adventures
Well, our first Thanksgiving in Lithuania has come and gone - and it was an absolute pleasure to bring this holiday and its roots to our...
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Eva
- Nov 21, 2021
- 3 min
International Greyhound of Mystery: Is Vilnius Pet Friendly?
You know, I could probably write a whole essay about the inner workings of my dog's mind. She's such an unusual, sweet creature. (What...
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Eva
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
Labas Rytas: How to Make a Morning Routine Work for You
If there's one thing I know for sure, it's that I'm still living in a liminal space - the transition space between one and another....
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Eva
- Nov 7, 2021
- 3 min
Ships in the Night: How to Navigate International Friendships
Trust me when I say this one hits close to home. So, envision this: you've just moved miles away from a country you know and (sometimes)...
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Eva
- Oct 31, 2021
- 3 min
Does Lithuania Celebrate Halloween? Well, Kind Of.
Here's something I wasn't expecting to say: Halloween has arrived in Lithuania. Yes, Halloween - the spooky, pumpkin-carving American...
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Eva
- Oct 24, 2021
- 3 min
My Favorite Coffee Shops in Vilnius
Well, my friends, I've officially crossed over the three month mark here in Vilnius - what!? - and the colder, fall weather has really...
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Eva
- Oct 17, 2021
- 3 min
Exploring the Jewish Labyrinth of Vilnius
It all started with a late-night text from my mom, directing me to a Jewish vegetarian cookbook written in Vilnius before the Holocaust....
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Eva
- Oct 10, 2021
- 2 min
Sip the Season Darkly: How to Tune Into the Season Changes
This week, I come with an offering, a poem that's been touching me deeply in this season cycle and life transition. While it's about the...
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