Arriving in Portugal and Letting the Fear Pass It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a year since we arrived in Portugal. We worked so hard to make it happen, and the ever-present anxiety that tends to plague my life had me convinced something would go wrong right up…
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Come Grocery Shopping with me in Tavira
Why I Always Visit Grocery Stores When I Travel Am I the only person who loves checking out grocery stores, especially in other countries? I’m always curious about what’s different, what’s familiar, and what things cost. No matter where I travel, a grocery store stop is non-negotiable. Want to see…
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What Items You Can’t Bring When You Move to Portugal!
When we moved to Portugal, there were a few items I unfortunately had to leave behind, even though I really didn’t want to. A lot of it comes down to power differences between the U.S. and Europe. Portugal uses 220 volts, while the U.S. runs on 110. You can use…
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Cost of Living in Tavira Portugal: Real Monthly Expenses as an Expat
One of the most common questions I get asked about living in Portugal is about the cost of living. Life in the U.S. is incredibly expensive, and the affordability of Portugal was one of the biggest reasons we decided to move. Prices have gone up since we first started researching,…
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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…
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Trying to Live My Dream While Suffering from Long Covid: My Covid Journey
I first got COVID in July 2020, back when things were slowly reopening in Vegas. Even though I had been really careful, I still caught it. What I didn’t know at the time was that this would change my life in ways I could never have imagined. Months after infection,…
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Moving to Portugal: What I Didn’t Need to Pack
When we were planning our move, one of the biggest questions was what not to pack when moving to Portugal. What should we bring? What could we bring? What would actually fit? And what wouldn’t we be able to find once we arrived? We scoured Facebook groups and blog posts,…