In making this complete guide to the Azores, I was thinking today what a great escape from daily life the Azores is. There is a peace and simplicity, far away from the worries of business, family, or broken hearts and past loves. Well, maybe not away from the broken heart, but at least temporarily distracted. […]
Complete Azores Travel Guide: How to Get There, Where to Stay, and What to Do
Azores Travel Guide Hello, friends! Today we will continue the recap of my Azores holiday with my own informal Azores travel guide. As I said in the last post, the Azores remains largely an untapped jewel in the Atlantic. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been, with incredible green cliffs, […]
Adventures on an Azores Holiday: Whale Watching Azores
Today I will continue the recap of my birthday trip to Portugal with the next incredible stop: the Azores. One highlight of this trip was whale watching in the Azores. Where are the Azores, you ask? The Azores is an archipelgo (group of islands) in the Atlantic Ocean that belong to Portugal. This group of […]
11 Things To Do in London On Your Own
Hello, Friends! As a long-time solo traveler and newly minted London fan, I wanted to share with you some wonderful activities to do solo in London. London truly has something for everyone. Depending on your budget, comfort level, and interests, you can find lots of options to keep you busy during solo trips. I am […]
Guide to the Best Water Sports in Lisbon
Surfers line up near Carcavelos Hello and welcome to part 4 of my Lisbon/Portugal series! If you missed parts 1-4, you can find the links at the end of this post. Today I will be sharing my experience with trying Lisbon water sports. Water sports seemed like perfect activities for me while staying in Estoril […]
Cascais: Jewel at the Gate of the Mediterranean
Boats in the Cascais Harbor After my long days exploring in Lisbon, I thought a few quiet days in Cascais would be nice. But, I also wanted to really take in the area. I admit, that although the area was a refuge for the wealthy and famous of Europe, especially in the last century, I […]