• 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…
  • 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,…