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Living Boldly Abroad
Ever wonder what grocery shopping in Europe really looks like? In this video, I take you on an unfiltered tour of my local Dutch supermarket—cheese walls, strong beer, frozen bitterballen and all. You'll see what I bought, how much it cost, and how I hauled it all home without a car. It’s everyday life in the Netherlands—practical, affordable and full of little surprises.
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This is your go-to source for affordable luxury travel, smart money strategies and candid insights from an American living abroad. Whether you're planning your next adventure, stretching your travel budget or craving deeper cultural experiences, you'll find practical tips, honest reviews and real-world wisdom—delivered with humor and a Gen X perspective.
Hi there! I'm Wendy—a Gen Xpat who traded the American dream for European adventures.
After 10+ years abroad and a corporate shakeup, I discovered that midlife isn't a crisis—it's my Gen X passport to adventure! Now, I'm navigating ....
Why I Travel
When I was a little girl, my mom told me something that has stayed with me my entire life: "If you can read, you can travel the world." At the time, it was her way of encouraging me to explore beyond my small world through books.....
How to Enjoy Your Journey
You and I, we’ve spent decades making sure everyone else was okay. Kids, partners, parents, bosses — we’ve been holding it all together. And now, suddenly, the question is: What do I want?