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Main Beach, East Hampton, NY

I am a writer and photographer who lives in Luxembourg and New York City with my husband, Angelo.

Please visit my photography website at dawnspaulding.com

This blog chronicles my life as a newly arrived expat in Luxembourg, where I am alternately thrilled and horrified to practice my high school-level French. I have been all over Western Europe, but can’t wait to explore the nooks and crannies that most tourists don’t get to.

I first became hooked on exploring foreign countries during my study abroad in London. I was amazed at how easy it was to hop on a plane, train or boat and emerge in another country! Immersing myself in foreign places opened my eyes to the vastness of the world and I realized the value of experiencing other places. Every destination I have visited has altered my understanding of life in some way.

Through the years, I have traveled as much as possible, making efforts to experience new countries and cultures. I’m looking forward to continuing the journey!

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This is the end goal of the process: getting your fingerprints and photo taken for your residency card

certificate de résidence, or, how to waste tons of paper

By on in Expat Life, Luxembourg

The first order of business today was visiting the Luxembourg City office to declare our arrival and obtain our certificate de résidence. Anyone intending to reside in Luxembourg for an extended period of time must declare within three days of arrival. I expected it to be akin to going to the DMV, but was pleasantly surprised […]

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2011 May 18 Lux21

Le Printemps

By on in Luxembourg

    Springtime in Luxembourg! It was great to board the plane in cold, grey, rainy New York City and deplane in warm, green, sort-of-sunny Luxembourg.

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Desmond Tutu Center at General Theological Seminary

Desmond Tutu Center

By on in New York City, Sleeping

  As Angelo and I prepare to move from New York to Luxembourg, our apartment is a wreck. We’ve put all the things we’re not bringing such as electronics and old photo albums in one area and let the four movers quickly and efficiently pack up the rest. Since our place is unlivable, we were […]

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