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Best Things to Do in Beja, Portugal (Travel Guide + Personal Experience)

Beja is a relaxed historic city in Portugal’s Alentejo region. It’s known for its castle, Roman ruins, museums, and of course, Portuguese food; perfect for history lovers and slow travel seekers. About Beja Beja is a small city of about… Continue Reading →

Barcelona! Travel Guide to Barcelona

My first trip of 2025! Book your trip to Barcelona here Top Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Travel Guide: Here’s a quick list of Barcelona’s must-see spots if you’re planning your own adventure. 1. Visit La Sagrada FamiliaThis… Continue Reading →

Salt Flat Spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino & Mar Morto Experience in Portugal

Book your stay in the Algarve here I recently visited two unique salt flat spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino in Castro Marim and Mar Morto at Salinas do Grelha in Olhão. Here’s a breakdown of my experience at each… Continue Reading →

Flying from Europe to the US and the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Flying from Europe to the US can be a long journey! It often means connecting through Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. I did an overnight layover on my way home and learned a few useful things about the airport, sleep options, food,… Continue Reading →

Setecentista Festival Vila Real de Santo António

Book your Algarve trip here Vila Real de Santo Antonia Vila Real de Santo Antonio is a small town on the most Eastern part of the Algarve, right before the Spanish border. It is a small town, but what it… Continue Reading →

Museu do Traje Part 2: Cork Museum and Outdoor Exhibits

Beyond the Costumes: Exploring the Outdoor Grounds and Cork Museum In the first part of our visit to the Museu do Traje, I focused on the costume collection and the fascinating history behind traditional dress. But there is much more… Continue Reading →

Setúbal, Travel Guide: A Quick Visit From Lisbon

Why We Decided to Visit Setúbal Setúbal, Portugal, is an easy day trip from Lisbon that somehow still feels a bit under the radar. When we were apartment hunting, our realtor found us a place in Setúbal. It wasn’t our… Continue Reading →

Museu do Traje Costume Museum Guide in São Brás de Alportel: Part 1

How a Car Appointment Led Us to Museu do Traje When we had to take our car in for a service near São Brás de Alportel, we had no idea how we would spend our time while we waited. A… Continue Reading →

Porto: One of the Coolest Cities in Portugal!

Porto is one of the coolest cities in Portugal, and after hearing great things and seeing how much there was to explore, we planned a short trip north from the Algarve. Our friend Emma joined us, and with short, inexpensive… Continue Reading →

My First Tattoo in Portugal: Symbols of Love

I had been wanting a new tattoo for a while. I had an idea in my head for about two years, but I never got around to actually doing it. It was one of those things I would think about… Continue Reading →

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