Hey There Travel Lover! I’m Bernie
Welcome to Her Xpatish Lifestyle, a vibrant space dedicated to solo female travelers, travel lovers, expats as well as aspiring expats looking to navigate the exciting world of living abroad.
Anyone with a love for travel can learn a thing or two from this site.
I am going to be sharing personal experiences and insights on the journey of relocating and blending into new cultures. From practical tips on overcoming challenges to inspiring stories of connection and community.
My goal: To create a resource as well as a community for expats living in or who wish to relocate to Europe and even beyond. I aim to empower fellow expats and those dreaming of adventure through travel.
Join me as I explore the beauty of travel and the joy of connections, all while crafting unforgettable memories around the globe!
Cheers,
HXL.
Travel as a Means of Self Actualization
If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that I love to travel, always wanted to see the world, but especially Europe. You’ll also know that I have been traveling since my early twenties.
“Reflecting on my journey, it's astonishing to realize that this has become my lifestyle! It truly demonstrates that when we desire something deeply, we can manifest it into reality. The phrase "never say never" holds so much truth! I once declared that I would never live in Poland, yet currently here I am—Poland has gifted me joy and taught me how to embrace self-love and restore balance in my life. This beautiful country has brought me the happiness and serenity that I so desperately needed. It's important to remember that everyone's experience is unique; what brings bliss to one may differ for another.”
I place no barriers around myself when it comes to travel. Today it’s Poland and tomorrow I might decide it’s somewhere else. Does it matter? Nope!
Just do you. Grow. Develop. Inspire. Self Actualize. Unapologetically.
If you are thinking about starting a journey abroad or just thinking about traveling more, go for it! Stop thinking about it and just be about it.
xoxo
There are so many lovely countries and cities worth visiting in Europe. When I say Europe, I mean the whole area, not just Schengen Zone or EU countries. Yes there are marked differences between who is who & who’s a member (or not) of what. For example the following countries are in the Schengen zone but are non-EU members:
Switzerland
Norway
Liechtenstein
Iceland
Fun fact: Countries like Albania are a part of none of these agreements! Then we have Cyprus which is an EU member, but not Schengen. The UK of course is now an autonomous area due to Brexit, and as such is no longer a member of the European Union. They were never a part of the Schengen area to begin with, but they had free movement.
Yes Yes I know, it’s a whole presentation on this confusing topic…
See below for some cities I do recommend checking out.
Berlin ,Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Paris, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Magdeburg, Hamburg, Krakow, London, Gdansk, Torun, Dusseldorf, Köln, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Bergamo, Madrid, Zaragoza & Aranjuez,
Berlin ,Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Paris, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Magdeburg, Hamburg, Krakow, London, Gdansk, Torun, Dusseldorf, Köln, Milan, Rome, Tuscany, Bergamo, Madrid, Zaragoza & Aranjuez,
Explore the list of places, cities, or countries on my scroll above! These are some of the cities I have visited, and you can too!
Keep an eye out for updates as I add more destinations.
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