Arriving in Portugal and Letting the Fear Pass It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we arrived in Portugal. We worked so hard to make it happen, and the ever-present anxiety that tends to plague my life had me convinced something would go wrong right up…
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Come Grocery Shopping with me in Tavira
Why I Always Visit Grocery Stores When I Travel Am I the only person who loves checking out grocery stores, especially in other countries? I’m always curious about what’s different, what’s familiar, and what things cost. No matter where I travel, a grocery store stop is non-negotiable. Want to see…
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Cost of Living in Tavira Portugal: Real Monthly Expenses as an Expat
One of the most common questions I get asked about living in Portugal is about the cost of living. Life in the U.S. is incredibly expensive, and the affordability of Portugal was one of the biggest reasons we decided to move. Prices have gone up since we first started researching,…
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Trying to Live My Dream While Suffering from Long Covid: My Covid Journey
I first got COVID in July 2020, back when things were slowly reopening in Vegas. Even though I had been really careful, I still caught it. What I didn’t know at the time was that this would change my life in ways I could never have imagined. Months after infection,…
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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 occasionally, save inspiration for, and then push off for later.…
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All Treasure Hunt in Tavira, Portugal: A Fun and Unique Way to Explore the City
Treasure Hunt in Tavira, Portugal: A Unique Way to Explore the City I had previously done the All Treasure Hunt in Castro Marim, where we explored the castle and learned about the town’s history in a fun and interactive way. You can read about it more here. It was so…
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How to Make Arepas: Easier Than I Thought!
I lived in Miami for a few years while attending college at Johnson and Wales University. It was my first time living in a large city and my first real exposure to so many different types of cuisine. I was a really picky eater back then, so it took me…
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Night Treasure Hunt at Castro Marim
Castro Marim is a small historic town in the eastern Algarve, right near the Spanish border. It is known for its castle views, salt flats, and quiet little streets that feel completely untouched by time. With the stone walls and whitewashed houses, it almost feels like you stepped into another…
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Why I LOVE Living in Portugal
Moving to Portugal has been one of the best decisions I ever made. I was nervous at first, like most Americans who move abroad, but after living here a while, I realized there are so many things I genuinely love about life in Portugal. It’s not perfect, and it’s not…
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Little Things I Miss from Living in America
As much as I love my life in Portugal, there are still things I miss about living in America. Not because life here is worse, but because it is different. And sometimes those differences show up in the most ordinary, unexpected moments. Living abroad is not just about missing big…