A Simple Gluten-Free Dough I Use for Everything I went to pastry school and also studied nutrition, so I naturally like to adapt recipes to make them both gluten-free and a little healthier whenever possible. Over the years, I have spent a lot of time experimenting with gluten-free baking, especially…
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Museu do Traje Part 2: Cork Museum and Outdoor Exhibits
Beyond the Costumes: Exploring the Outdoor Grounds and Cork Museum In the first part of our visit to the Museu do Traje, I focused on the costume collection and the fascinating history behind traditional dress. But there is much more to this museum than what’s inside the main building. The…
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Setúbal, Travel Guide: A Quick Visit From Lisbon
Why We Decided to Visit Setúbal Setúbal, Portugal, is an easy day trip from Lisbon that somehow still feels a bit under the radar. When we were apartment hunting, our realtor found us a place in Setúbal. It wasn’t our first choice, mostly because we didn’t know anything about the…
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Museu do Traje Costume Museum Guide in São Brás de Alportel: Part 1
How a Car Appointment Led Us to Museu do Traje When we had to take our car in for a service near São Brás de Alportel, we had no idea how we would spend our time while we waited. A quick search brought up the Museu do Traje costume museum,…
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I Made a Coloring Book!!!!
On sale now, click here to order A Year of Freedom, Creativity, and Figuring It Out My first year in Portugal has been not only a great adventure but also a year of self-discovery. I gave up my job and had the freedom to figure out what I wanted to…
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A Look Back at My First Year in Portugal.
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.…