Category: Lifestyle

Pack Layers- The weather is mild here year round, however if you are going anytime outside the main summer months (June-Mid September) you will need some warmer clothes. The temperature…

Sao Jorge Castle– This is the castle you can see up on the hill while in downtown Lisbon. It was built on the highest hill as a defensive structure and…

Hiking Tips/Advice for Madeira– You can’t visit Madeira and not go for a hike. This island was made for hiking! Even if you are staying in Funchal city and are…

If you are traveling to Portugal, Lisbon specifically, you have probably heard about Sintra and the Pena Palace. These are on every website about Lisbon. Sintra is a cute, charming…

I packed for 18 days in Portugal in just a carry on bag and personal item. I like to pack carry on because I find that unless you have a…

When I travel to Europe I like to book a few tours. I find that the history behind all the beautiful churches, cathedrals and buildings makes the experience so much…

I love Europe for food. The small cafes and restaurants that have 5-6 tables and are all individually owned. Nothing like the chain restaurants that have taken over America. Often…

Recently on our way to Europe, our flight to Dallas got canceled due to weather. Our options were to spend a day in Philly or Miami on a long layover.…

This year my partner Kole and I have decided to travel to Portugal. We will be visiting for two weeks, one in Lisbon and one week on the island of…

Okinawa is about a 2 hour flight from Tokyo. Flights are fairly inexpensive, and I think totally worth it. This is the more tropical side of Japan for sure. Historically,…