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 […]
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Porto, Portugal is Magical and You Need to Go There
A guide to Porto, Portugal. This small riverside city is famous for its port wine and tiled buildings, and it an easy trip from Lisbon. Porto is your quintessential small European city. It has colorful buildings, narrow winding streets lined with cafés, castles, historic churches, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Exploring Sintra, Portugal
Add seeing Sinta, Portugal 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 […]