If you’re an expat wondering about getting ADHD medication in Portugal, I can tell you firsthand it’s been quite a journey. I was diagnosed with ADHD in my 20s after listening to a podcast and thinking, “Wait, this is my life, do I have ADHD?” Eventually, I went to a…
Wow, where has the time gone? My blog is officially 3 years old and somehow still alive, even after I neglected it for months at a time. Honestly, this is proof I should never have been a mother. Good thing it’s just a blog! And for the record, Bodhi and…
I created my first coloring book, Azulejos de Tavira, over two years ago. I always knew I wanted to turn it into a series, but life has a way of getting in the way. Also, ADHD. Out of sight, out of mind is very real. But I finally did it,…
Hi y’all. I’m back, and I’m officially returning to blogging. It’s been a while since my last post, and honestly, life got very loud. Between everyday chaos, work, navigating visas, and my ADHD doing its thing, I didn’t fully realize how much time had passed since I last sat down…
Tavira’s Sol de Inverno Festival brings winter sunshine, cultural performances, local makers, and community vibes together in the heart of the Algarve. Whether you’re looking for art, music, makers, or a slow Sunday stroll, this festival highlights the best of Tavira in the cooler months. Here’s what you should know…
What is Festa da Juventude? Every September, Tavira switches out its sleepy seaside pace for a full-blown celebration of youth, music, and community. Streets fill with bass lines, food trucks perfume the air, and crowds spill into the plazas with that unmistakable end-of-summer energy. This is Festa da Juventude, the…
Last week marked 2 years since we first landed in Lisboa and made Portugal our new home. It’s been a pretty great 2 years, but of course, there were challenges as well. I wanted to go back and look at how I felt after 1 year of living here and…
A Local’s Guide to Tavira’s Mediterranean Diet Festival: Dates, Markets, Music & Must-Try Tastes Every year Tavira, with its sun soaked plazas and ancient cobbled streets, hosts one of the most vibrant celebrations of tradition and taste called the Mediterranean Diet Festival. The festival lasts for four days and this…
Returning to the U.S. after living abroad felt strange, like I was experiencing culture shock in a place I’d called home for 35 years. Is that even possible? It was difficult to explain, but many things that used to be normal now seemed different. Here’s a glimpse into my experience…
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, and how to make the whole journey less chaotic. Read…