• 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
  • antwerpen city belgium

    Drained but Grateful: A Week of Connection & Travel

    I braced myself for a chaotic, exhausting week—but surprise! It turned out to be pretty great. Sure, my social battery was running on fumes by the end, and yes, I needed the weekend to recover, but I got to work from the office, catch up with colleagues, spend time with friends and family, and even explore a new city: Antwerp! Oh, and I also brought home a little souvenir… the…
    March 16, 2025
    Travel, Belgium, Portugal, The Netherlands