From Vegas To Portugal

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A Málaga Travel Guide: A Perfect Getaway in Spain

Time for another adventure! We moved to Portugal partially so we could hop around Europe without selling a kidney. Málaga had been sitting on our “affordable and interesting” list for a while, so when friends invited us on a road… Continue Reading →

The History and Vibe of Festa da Juventude in Tavira (Your Complete Guide)

Book your hotel in Tavira here What is Festa da Juventude? Every September, Tavira switches out its sleepy seaside pace for a full-blown celebration of youth, music, and community. Streets fill with bass lines, food trucks perfume the air, and… Continue Reading →

Our Second Year in Portugal: What Changed, What Surprised Us, and What We Learned

Last week marked 2 years since we first landed in Lisboa and made Portugal our new home. It’s been a pretty great 2 years, but of course, there were challenges as well. I wanted to go back and look at… 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 →

Exploring the Mediterranean Diet Festival in Tavira: A Celebration of Culture, Health, and Sustainability

Book your Tavira trip here A Local’s Guide to Tavira’s Mediterranean Diet Festival: Dates, Markets, Music & Must-Try Tastes Every year Tavira, with its sun soaked plazas and ancient cobbled streets, hosts one of the most vibrant celebrations of tradition… Continue Reading →

Casas de Sueños Bed & Breakfast Albuquerque: An Honest and Memorable Stay Near Old Town

Book your own New Mexico vacation here 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’… Continue Reading →

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… 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 →

Carvoeiro Black and White Night: The 10th Anniversary

Book your Algarve trip here Every year, the town of Carvoeiro hosts its Black and White Night to kick off the summer season for the Algarve. Carvoeiro Black and White Night is a huge event in the Algarve that takes… Continue Reading →

An Ayamonte Travel Guide and the Beautiful Casa Verde Apartments

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 →

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