We’ve had the good fortune of living in and traveling around Europe for some time. And what we’ve consistently noticed is that Europeans really know how to live; this stands in such contrast to what we experienced and saw firsthand in the States: drinking coffee on-the-go, eating while working, or dining on fast food. For so many Americans (us included when we lived there), reaching for those conveniences can feel…
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Love Food? Then San Sebastián Is the Place For You
A new friend recently asked me, “what do you like to do for fun?” I quickly (and very seriously) answered, “Travel and eat delicious foods.” What can I say? My tastes are rather binary 🤷🏽♀️ – and my most recent adventure to San Sebastián was…
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Discovering the Fabulous Wines of the Douro Valley
Last weekend we headed to the Douro Valley to attend the Douro & Porto Wine Fest where Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others were headlining. J is a big fan of Corinne Bailey Rae so when we saw she’d be in our neck of…
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7 Braga Festivals You Need to Know About When Planning Your Portugal Visit
What makes Braga such an awesome city to live in (and visit) are the bevy of festivals and events that take place here every year. May marks the unofficial start of the season and there are 7 festivals that happen almost monthly through January: If…
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Vigo: The Charming Spanish City You Need to Visit
Have you ever traveled to a new city and just immediately… fall in love? Well, that’s exactly what happened when we visited Vigo, Spain for the first time last weekend. 48 Hours in Vigo This beautiful little coastal city is located an hour north of…
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Braga Unveiled: A Local’s Insider Guide to Unlocking the Best of Portugal’s Hidden Gem!
I am sitting outside on our patio this cool spring day, enjoying the sound of Braga: birds chirping, church bells ringing, children playing during recess at a nearby school, and old friends laughing in the café next door. These are the sounds of Braga. To…
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Taking the Train Around Portugal? Here’s the Only Guide You Need
When my husband and I took our quick trip down to Lisbon earlier this month, I noticed a bevy of tourists hop aboard at the Porto stop, looking totally bewildered about where to sit. For the first 20 minutes of the ride, they shuffled back-and-forth…
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48 Hours in Lisbon
“Uggghhhhh, when the HELL is this rain going to stop??” That’s what my husband and I kept asking ourselves. We moved to Portugal in the summer of 2023 and were spoiled by daily long walks – in the sunshine with the dog in toe –…