Spend 4 perfect days in the Algarve

Spend 4 perfect days in the Algarve

You haven’t experienced European beach culture until you visit the Algarve. From partygoers in Lagos to birdwatchers in Ria Formosa park, to mini surfing villages in the Western Algarve there’s a scene for everyone. This long weekend guide is sure to please those looking for a little tasting of all parts of the Algarve, including seeing one …

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Hiking the edge of Europe in Portugal

We walk a lot. We even hike sometimes. I would even dare to say that I have strong hiking legs. So when we had the opportunity to hike through Cascais-Sintra Natural Park with Walk Hike Portugal we couldn’t turn it down. What we didn’t know when signing up for this adventure was that we would experience a …

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Sintra, Portugal – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Whenever I was a kid I remember dreaming of going to Disney World. We all saw the commercials on TV and I couldn’t wait to finally step foot in this magical place. I begged my parents for months and months and when I was seven my parents FINALLY (funny how long time feels when you’re young) took …

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24 hours in Edinburgh and why you need a longer visit

When my best friend was here in May, we flew to Edinburgh on a too early 6 a.m. flight and spent a magical day traversing Diagon-alley like streets, tiptoeing through a haunted graveyard housing graves that inspired the characters in the Harry Potter series, pretending we were buying books at Flourish and Blotts, and dreaming of drinking pints at the Leaky …

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10 steps to planning the perfect vacation

I’m a weirdo. I LOVE planning vacations and trips. Even if they aren’t my own trips, I absolutely love researching places around the world. In fact, the perfect weekend for me is browsing through Bloglovin’s and Pinterest and planning my next dream vacation (even if that vacation never happens). While travel planning can be very …

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Road tripping the Western Algarve, Portugal

During our four days in the Algarve last month (tip: mid-September is an AMAZING time to visit this beautiful region) we were based in the beautiful town of Ferragudo (blog post coming soon!). We had heard about the stark contrast of the different regions of the Algarve and decided to head for a day trip …

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My first glamping experience and why it won’t be my last

Glamping – Living the outdoor life and becoming “one with nature” without being eaten by bugs, shivering all night, waking up damp and tired, or nearly being pooped on by a giant moose (see story below). As a kid, I loved camping. Every summer we would end up camping, but the majority of the time we …

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Day trip from Dublin: Dalkey and Killiney Hill

When most people come to Ireland they start and end in Dublin. If you happen to be visiting and don’t have enough time to travel around the country, you should still see some of the quintessential Irish scenery. Exploring Dublin’s seaside villages is a perfect way to see green rolling hills and typical quaint Irish …

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Four must see castles in Scotland

In 2001, at the peak of my awkward middle school years, Princess Diaries was released. Although I was too old to dream about waking up and finding my prince charming I still wished that somebody would come and tell me that I was actually a princess of some long-lost land and that they would fix …

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