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 no exception; it checked off both my ideas of fun. In spades. I met my closest friend there for a much-needed girls’ trip but that…
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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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4 Essential Travel Programs You Need to Make Your Next Trip a Breeze
Picture this: You arrive at the airport, you’re greeted by friendly airport staff who help you glide right through security; once cleared, you head to a lounge where you enjoy a glass of cold sparkling wine before boarding your plane to your next destination. Sound…
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11 Insider Travel Hacks According to an Airline Pilot
Ahhhh, summertime: warm days, cool drinks, and more often than not, a fun vacation to look forward to. You might be gearing up for adventures of your very own this season! With summer travel in full swing, I asked my dad, a retired commercial airline…
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A Beautiful Seaside Escape to Vila Foz Hotel
Since moving to Portugal, we’ve taken full advantage of short getaways to nearby towns and cities. This past weekend was no exception when J and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary together. We wanted a quick and easy escape without subjecting ourselves to the throws…
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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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40 Is the New 30 (Milan Edition)
It’s official – I turned 40 this past weekend! I rang in this fabulous new decade in Italy (more on that below). The amazing thing is, I feel better than ever (even better than I did when I turned 30). I often joke that: I…