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Beja: Going back in time

Beja is a small city of about 35,000 people located in the heart of the Alentejo region of Portugal. Beja is one of Portugal’s oldest and most historically rich cities. If you’re visiting Beja or planning a trip through southern… Continue Reading →

Barcelona!

My first trip of 2025! Book your trip to Barcelona here Barcelona has been on my wishlist for a long time. When I was in high school, I visited Spain with my Grandparents and my Aunt, but we didn’t have… Continue Reading →

Spa Salino and Mar Morto: The Salt Flat Spas in the Algarve, 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 →

Going Back to the U.S: The Journey and the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

It had been almost 2 years since we moved to Portugal. I missed my Grandma and the rest of my family and decided I should go back for a visit. I also wanted to go through some of the stuff… Continue Reading →

The Setecentista Festival Histórico in Vila Real de Santo António

Book your Algarve trip here 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 they lack in size, they make… 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 →

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