Costa Vicentina · Europe · Portugal · Vila Nova de Mil Fontes

The surroundings of Vila Nova de Mil Fontes

Dear K, It’s funny you mentioned your weekend in Zambujeira do Mar. Right before the cold kicked in, I spent a weekend in Vila Nova de Mil Fontes area. I stayed at Figueirinha Ecoturismo; the name is quite self-explanatory, everything is reutilised or recycled. Even the toilet is quite peculiar… dry like a cat’s box.…… Continue reading The surroundings of Vila Nova de Mil Fontes

Costa Vicentina · Europe · Portugal · Zambujeira do Mar

Zambujeira do Mar: One of Portugal’s Hidden Gems

Hi C, That swing in Amsterdam looks insane!! I’d love to experience it but I feel like I would never have the courage hahaha. Ever since I was a little girl, I went to Zambujeira do Mar, about a three hour drive from Lisbon,  every year with my grandparents as my family has a house…… Continue reading Zambujeira do Mar: One of Portugal’s Hidden Gems

Braga · Porto · Portugal

Portugal Wanderlust: Braga & Porto

Dear K, I’ve never had the chance to visit Toledo, but I got really excited about it after reading your letter. It looks like a cute little town with history and good food. Can’t say no to that! It’s time to tell you about the last stops of my road trip with JP (part 1, part 2,…… Continue reading Portugal Wanderlust: Braga & Porto

Algarve · Portugal

Portugal Wanderlust: the Algarve & Costa Vicentina!

Dear K, Your family weekend in Houston sounds like a great bonding time! I want to know the remaining of your adventures there. I was telling you about my road trip around Portugal. After spending some quality days in the eastern part of the Algarve, me and JP moved to the western side with a…… Continue reading Portugal Wanderlust: the Algarve & Costa Vicentina!

Algarve · Portugal

Portugal Wanderlust: the Algarve!

Dear K, Now that I’m in Portugal, I’ve decided to take a break and travel a little bit before I embrace a new professional challenge. I’ve pretty much been all over the country this summer, exploring and enjoying its beauty and secrets. Also, my friend JP came from the US for a visit, so I…… Continue reading Portugal Wanderlust: the Algarve!

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