• cliffs near cabo de São Vicente

    From Padel to Power Cuts: Life in Lagos

    Another two weeks of adventure, activities, and some unforgettable bites have flown by. And yes, unless you’ve been living off-grid (like we briefly did), you’ve probably heard about the power outage in Portugal that lasted almost twelve hours! Total blackout, but sadly not the romantic candlelit kind. The lights went out on Monday, April 28th, around 11:30am. Right before lunch. Which meant my poor air fryer had to take an…
    May 5, 2025
    Travel, Portugal
  • cave near benagil

    Speedboats, Sunsets & Surprise Hikes: A Two-Week Whirlwind

    After a busy two weeks, it’s time for another update! I had family visiting—and just like last time I had my friend over, the weather decided to throw a little tantrum. We had rain, we had wind, but (thankfully!) also a surprising amount of sunshine. Phew. I know I can’t control the weather, but I do feel this weird sense of responsibility to make sure everyone has the best time…
    April 21, 2025
    Travel, Portugal
  • beach and boulevard in Luz

    Not Quite Lagos: The Luz Chapter

    Last week, I moved from Lagos to Luz. Before coming to the south of Portugal, I figured it’d be smart to stay in Lagos for a bit, and then try out a neighboring village for a couple of months. Plus, rent for my Lagos apartment was set to jump by €300 a month from April—not worth it, right? Turns out, it kinda was. My place in Luz is cute enough,…
    April 7, 2025
    Travel, Portugal
  • tavira portugal

    Two Weeks of Adventure: Exploring the Algarve with a Friend

    It’s been about two weeks since my last update, and that’s because I had a friend visiting me. I took a few days off from work and played tourist in the Algarve with him. The weather wasn’t always on our side, but we had an absolute blast. Ready to dive into the adventure with me? Let’s go! One of our first stops was the old town of Lagos. Finally, I…
    March 30, 2025
    Travel, Portugal