Today’s blog post is a little something different. When I was in Lisbon I hired Aeriel and Jareth Barille to take some photos for me. Throughout my trip to Portugal, Spain, and Morocco I wore clothing that balanced function and comfort. I wasn’t exactly fashionable. I wanted to put on a pretty dress, wander through (read more)
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Porto, Portugal is Magical and You Need to Go There
Porto is your quintessential small European city. It has colorful buildings, narrow winding streets lined with cafés, castles, historic churches, and plenty of wine. Porto is small, walkable, and heavy on the charm. It is the perfect place to unwind. If you are heading to Portugal, (read more)
Lisbon. It is Europe, But Cheaper
Go to Lisbon. Now is the time. It is one of the European cities that is the closest to the US, it is really affordable, the exchange rate is the best it has been in years, and it is absolutely beautiful. Somehow Lisbon seemed like a mix between Spain, Italy, and Greece. The buildings are (read more)
Exploring Cascais, Portugal
As much as I can complain about Instagram, it connects you to people in a whole new way. People I don’t know send me helpful and thoughtful recommendations when I am traveling. I see photos that inspire me to travel to new places and try new restaurants. And more than anything, it connects me to (read more)
Exploring Sintra, Portugal
Add seeing Sinta, a village beside Lisbon that is loaded with castles, right to the top of your bucket list. I know Portugal is a hot travel destination right now, but I’m surprised I’m not hearing more buzz about Sinta specifically. My friend Debi Lilly suggested Sintra to me, and I’m smart enough to follow (read more)