Uprooting my life to chase my dreams

Category Adventures

Best Things to Do in Beja, Portugal (Travel Guide + Personal Experience)

Beja is a relaxed historic city in Portugal’s Alentejo region. It’s known for its castle, Roman ruins, museums, and of course, Portuguese food; perfect for history lovers and slow travel seekers. About Beja Beja is a small city of about… Continue Reading →

Barcelona! Travel Guide to Barcelona

My first trip of 2025! Book your trip to Barcelona here Top Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain Barcelona Travel Guide: Here’s a quick list of Barcelona’s must-see spots if you’re planning your own adventure. 1. Visit La Sagrada FamiliaThis… Continue Reading →

Salt Flat Spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino & Mar Morto Experience in Portugal

Book your stay in the Algarve here I recently visited two unique salt flat spas in the Algarve: Spa Salino in Castro Marim and Mar Morto at Salinas do Grelha in Olhão. Here’s a breakdown of my experience at each… Continue Reading →

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,… Continue Reading →

Setecentista Festival Vila Real de Santo António

Book your Algarve trip here Vila Real de Santo Antonia Vila Real de Santo Antonio is a small town on the most Eastern part of the Algarve, right before the Spanish border. It is a small town, but what it… Continue Reading →

Museu do Traje – Part 2

Plan your Algarve trip here 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… Continue Reading →

A quick visit to Setúbal, Portugal

Book your Portugal trip here 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… Continue Reading →

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

Book your Algarve vacation here 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… Continue Reading →

Porto: One of the Coolest Cities in Portugal!

Book your Porto vacation here When we started looking at places to live in Portugal, I really liked the idea of Porto. A big city with lots to do, an artsy vibe, but still seemed affordable. The downside was the… Continue Reading →

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 2 years but haven’t gotten around to doing it. Soon after we moved to Tavira, I saw a shop while walking… Continue Reading →

« Older posts

© 2026 From Vegas To Portugal — Powered by WordPress

Theme by Anders NorenUp ↑