Eva
Beautiful Croatia: Bright Blue Waters, Blitva, and Narrow Streets
Hi friends - welcome back to Into the Forests I Go! So, what's on your bucket list? We're jumping right in with the big questions today,...
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Eva
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Springtime in the Baltics: Rebirth, Renewal, and Ceremony
Hey everyone - welcome back to Into the Forests I Go! Last we checked in, I was sharing about my recent trip to Greece, but today I...
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Eva
- Mar 4
- 4 min
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...
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Eva
- Jul 12, 2023
- 4 min
Back to My Roots: My First Lithuanian Wedding
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...
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Eva
- Jun 15, 2023
- 3 min
48 Hours in Warsaw: Pierogies, Jewish History, & Ancestors
Hi everyone - welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, a place to explore my meanderings in beautiful Lithuania and beyond. As I mentioned...
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Eva
- Jun 2, 2023
- 3 min
Draw Me Like One of Your American Couples
Welcome back to Into the Forests I Go, a place to learn more about my rich life as an American - as a human - living in the small country...
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Eva
- Mar 7, 2023
- 4 min
Girl Gone International: Wait, I Have Roots in Lithuania!? (Part 2!)
Today seems like a good day to update y'all on a post I wrote a little over a year ago after a pretty wild revelation: I have roots in...
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Eva
- Sep 5, 2022
- 6 min
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...
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Eva
- Jul 18, 2022
- 4 min
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 -...
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Eva
- Jul 11, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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Eva
- Apr 24, 2022
- 3 min
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....
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Eva
- Mar 6, 2022
- 4 min
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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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
- 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
- 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
- Sep 19, 2021
- 2 min
Discovering Jewish Spaces in the Old Country
My walk home last Sunday started like any other, but it's amazing what happens when you keep yourself open to being surprised. The...
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Eva
- Aug 8, 2021
- 2 min
My Ancestors' Wildest Dreams
If I'm being honest, moving to Eastern Europe didn't initially sit well with many of my family members. They would be the first to tell...
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