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… Continue Reading →
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 →
Book your trip to Ayamonte here Ayamonte is a charming Spanish town on the Guadiana River just across the border from Portugal. It makes an easy weekend getaway from the Algarve with walkable streets, lively plazas, fresh seafood, and beaches… Continue Reading →
Why the Algarve Is a Favorite Travel Destination The Algarve has long been a popular summer vacation spot for Europeans and is quickly growing in popularity among Americans, and for good reason. The weather is beautiful, there are gorgeous beaches… Continue Reading →
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 →
Book your trip to Porto here Porto has an incredible food and drink scene, and eating our way through the city was one of the highlights of our trip. From cozy restaurants to lively bars and wine spots with views,… Continue Reading →
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 →
We ate and drank our way through Paris because those are two of my favorite hobbies. We even went on a quest for the perfect gluten-free croissant (spoiler: it’s still out there somewhere). We hit cafes, bakeries, traditional bars, pubs,… Continue Reading →
Welcome back for the rest of my Paris adventure. If you missed Part 1, that’s where I shared how we got there, where we stayed, and my very serious gluten-free croissant mission. You can catch up on that first before… Continue Reading →
I’m not a big camping person. Actually, let me be honest, I’m not a big “outside” person. Bugs? No thanks. Dirt? Hard pass. I went camping as a kid with my family, and I never loved it. So when glamping… Continue Reading →
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