Anna Maria Island · Florida · Miami · St. Petersburg · USA

4th of July on the road! – Florida

Dear K, Your 4th of July sounds soooo fun and adventurous! Even though I was on the East Coast, I still managed to have a blast. I also went on a road trip but around Florida: Saint Petersburg, Anna Maria Island and Miami. Me and some friends started our trip at Red Mesa Cantina in downtown St.…… Continue reading 4th of July on the road! – Florida

Louisiana · New Orleans · USA

New Orleans: one menu & drink at a time

Dear K, Your trip to LA sounds like a dream! I’m dying to visit the West Coast. Before I tell you about my 4th of July, I need to let you know about my extended weekend in New Orleans! It was one of the cities I wanted to visit while living in the US so…… Continue reading New Orleans: one menu & drink at a time

Bonnaroo · Music Festival · Tennessee · USA

Bonnaroo – Festival Season has started!

Dear K, It has been a while since I wrote to you. I’m already back to Portugal, and it has been insane. But before I tell you what I’ve been doing here, I still have some last adventures in the US to share with you. First, about a month ago, I went to experience the…… Continue reading Bonnaroo – Festival Season has started!

Puerto Rico · San Juan

Boricuaaa Morenaaa! Memorial Weekend in Puerto Rico!

Dear globetrotters, Last Memorial weekend we traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Despite the sad fact that it’s the last time K and C will be together before Christmas, we were able to enjoy beautiful Puerto Rico for 4 days. We stayed at the Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, across from the Convention Center. The hotel…… Continue reading Boricuaaa Morenaaa! Memorial Weekend in Puerto Rico!

Chicago · Illinois · USA

Chicago, Chicago I will show you around

Dear world travelers, A few weeks ago, we decided to escape from Florida and go to Chicago. What was supposed to be a great fun weekend ended up being a nightmare in terms of travel. C’s suitcase got lost and it only got to the hotel by the time we did the check-out on Sunday.…… Continue reading Chicago, Chicago I will show you around

Boulder · Colorado · Denver · USA

Colorado escape: Denver & Boulder! (part I)

Dear K, I’m glad you’re having fun during your road trip in Alentejo. Can’t wait for the next letter! This past weekend I decided to go on a new adventure on two levels: first time traveling solo and first time in Colorado! It might have become my new favorite thing to do, due to the efficiency…… Continue reading Colorado escape: Denver & Boulder! (part I)

Florida · New Smyrna Beach · Orlando · Ormond Beach

And the birthday celebrations continue…

Dear K, I totally feel the same way about the bread. I miss it sooo much! Same with queijo fresco, I’m completely crazy about it. I always thought I didn’t know how to explain it to the store workers and that was the reason why they would always show me some random cheese types hahaha. While…… Continue reading And the birthday celebrations continue…