• 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…
  • 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,…
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    Hiking, Healing & A Hint of Magic: Last Week in Lagos

    Lagos is basically my therapist at this point. I'm making more progress than ever—who knew sunshine and adventure were this effective? At this rate, I’ll be an enlightened monk by summer. Back in the Netherlands, my biggest weekly adventure was choosing a different supermarket aisle, and the people that I've met and connected with are so great. To anyone who's considering to ever take the jump and go on a…