Uprooting my life to chase my dreams

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I tried a New Workout Called EMS and This is What I Thought of It.

I love to workout. I have for a very long time. I grew up as a chubby kid and was never very athletic but when I grew up, that all changed. I changed my lifestyle in my 20s and fitness… Continue Reading →

Christmas Village in Vila Real and the Largest Nativity Scene in all of Portugal

Christmas Markets in Europe are a really big deal. There are huge ones all over and they all look amazing. I’m sure you have seen content about them throughout Germany, Austria, London, Paris and pretty much everywhere else in Europe…. Continue Reading →

Off-Season in the East Algarve-Part 2: Olhão

Olhão is a small city in the East Algarve with about 45,000 people. It is the largest fishing port in the Algarve and during the summer it can get busy with lots of tourists, just like the rest of the… Continue Reading →

Off Season in the Eastern Algarve Part 1: From Tavira to Vila Real de Santo António

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… Continue Reading →

A Brief Look at Healthcare In Portugal for an Expat

One of the questions I get asked about a lot about moving and living here is the healthcare. There is a good public health care system in Portugal which expats get access to with their residency visa, however we are… Continue Reading →

Halloween in Tavira

Halloween is not as popular in Portugal as it is in the U.S. or as some of the other places that celebrate it. But as more and more people move here it has begun to grow in popularity. It is… Continue Reading →

Quick and Easy Multi-Purpose Gluten Free Dough

This is a recipe adapted from Tasty. I sub in some chickpea flour to add a little more protein and reduce the carbs. But you can use all 2 cups of all-purpose if you would like.  1.5 cups all purpose… Continue Reading →

Museu do Traje – Part 2

So the 2nd part of the museum really had nothing to do with costumes or dress, but it was still really interesting. There were a couple of exhibits. The first was all about cork. The second was about rural life… Continue Reading →

A quick visit to Setúbal, Portugal

Setúbal is a city about 40 minutes away from Lisbon. It was the main center of the fishing industry in the early 20th century and was a very industrial city. They also produce Moscatel wine there. It is not as… Continue Reading →

A Journey Through Fashion History: Museu Do Traje- The Costume Museum

I had to take my car in for a service appointment to a shop in a town called São Brás de Alportel. It’s about 30 minutes away from Tavira, but we had never been there before and had no idea… Continue Reading →

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