Welcome back to my series on my first trip back to America since moving abroad! As I mentioned in my earlier post, I planned my visit to coincide with one of my cousins’ weddings so that I could catch up with more of my family members. My cousin chose to…
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Reverse Culture Shock: My Experience Returning to the U.S. from Portugal
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…
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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, and how to make the whole journey less chaotic. Read…
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An Ayamonte Travel Guide and the Beautiful Casa Verde Apartments
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 nearby. We stayed at Casa Verde Apartments, which put us within minutes of the river, restaurants,…
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Off Season in the Eastern Algarve Part 1: From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António
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 and lots to do. Whether it is nature stuff, sightseeing,…
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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 first choice, mostly because we didn’t know anything about the…
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Porto: Restaurants and Bars
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, there’s no shortage of great places to eat and drink.…
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My Las Vegas Bucket List- Restaurants and Bars Edition
Las Vegas has some of the best restaurants and bars in the world, with options for every budget and every kind of night out. After living in Vegas for 17 years, narrowing down favorites is almost impossible, but this Las Vegas restaurants and bars bucket list includes the spots I…
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My Vegas Bucket List – Las Vegas Shows, Attractions, and Things To Do
After living in Las Vegas for 14 years, I realized there were certain places and experiences I needed to enjoy one last time before leaving. Some were longtime favorites, and others were things I somehow never got around to doing. That’s how this Vegas bucket list came together. This post…
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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 flights into Porto, it was an easy getaway. We found…