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Creating a Life in Europe


When a Hearthkeeper Doesn’t Have a Home
The image we conjure of the hearth is solid —it's a stone fireplace, a warm table, a circle of chairs where people gather. But what...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 212 min read


Fun Facts about Transylvania
Here are just a few of the amazing things that make Transylvania the hidden gem that it is: 1. A Living Medieval Town Sighișoara is one...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 192 min read


Mental Preparation for an International Move
When I look back on our move, the hardest part wasn’t the logistics—it was how much I underestimated the mental and emotional toll. I miscalculated time. My time-blindness made me overly optimistic about important deadlines, and I leaned too heavily on paperwork while other practical tasks were pushed to the back burner. Although I had a few, I still didn’t build enough back-up plans. And nothing—absolutely nothing—could have prepared us for the grief: the loss of our home, o

Jillian Aurora
Sep 183 min read


Wednesday in Transylvania: A Story Only This Land Could Tell
There’s something about Transylvania that you can’t quite capture in a photograph or even in words. The mountains stand heavy with...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 182 min read


A Day in European Life: Between Strain and Beauty
When people imagine moving to Europe, they often picture fairy-tale streets, slow mornings with espresso, and endless time to enjoy art,...

Jillian Aurora
Sep 172 min read
HearthFinder: Building safe futures, one hearth at a time.
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