Last summer, my husband’s company asked him to work in Luxembourg for two months. I, of course, accompanied him. He did such a great job, they asked him to return again in the spring and stay for one year. Back again, we went. The time I have spent in Europe has definitely been an adventure. It also required quite a bit of adjustment.
Weekdays in Luxembourg were not very different than weekdays in the U.S. I spent my days working on my StickLadySays blog and social media platforms while my husband worked long hours. On the weekends, however, we tried to visit one of the many beautiful towns in Luxembourg or in one of the surrounding countries. We were also able to plan longer trips by taking advantage of Luxembourg’s 26 national holidays (Yes 26!). We have been to Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Italy, The Netherlands, and the U. K. (both England and Scotland).
As you would imagine, Europe is very different than the U. S. Each country has its own diverse culture, cuisine, traditions, etc. Luxembourg, for instance, is a very small country. It is a sovereign nation and also the last Grand Duchy in Europe. A Grand Duchy, by the way, is a country whose Monarch is a Grand Duke. They also have a Prime Minister. Back in April, the Grand Duke’s father passed away. Another day off!