Eva
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
- May 3, 2023
- 3 min
Motorcycles, Latvia, and Estonia - Oh My!
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...
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Eva
- Feb 28, 2023
- 4 min
A Weekend in Augustów, Poland: Saunas, Slime, and Snow!
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...
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Eva
- Jan 31, 2023
- 5 min
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...
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Eva
- Jan 17, 2023
- 7 min
Interview with an American in Lithuania: Adelaide
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...
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Eva
- Jan 10, 2023
- 3 min
How Living in Lithuania Freed Me Up to Pursue my Soul’s Work
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...
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Eva
- Jan 3, 2023
- 4 min
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...
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Eva
- Nov 8, 2022
- 5 min
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 -...
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Eva
- Nov 2, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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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
- Aug 8, 2022
- 5 min
My 5 Favorite Rivers and Lakes Around Lithuania
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...
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Eva
- Aug 1, 2022
- 3 min
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...
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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
- Jun 6, 2022
- 4 min
I'm Discontent: How to Manage Weather Expectations in Your New Home Country
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...
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Eva
- May 15, 2022
- 4 min
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...
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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
- 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 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
- Sep 12, 2021
- 4 min
The Four Stages of Culture Shock - And Where I Currently Stand
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...
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