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

Barcelona · Spain

Barcelona, me encantas! – part 2

Dear K, I haven’t been to Paris since I was 17! Your short description was enough to make me want to go back! Hopefully, soon enough. For now, I will read and reread your words about your weekend. Going back to my weekend in Barcelona… On Saturday, my friend B was in charge of the plans.…… Continue reading Barcelona, me encantas! – part 2

Barcelona · Spain

Barcelona, me encantas! – Part 1

Dear K, The food you had at Kabuki looks delicious, I’m really excited to go to Madrid soon to visit you and try all these places you’ve been telling me about! Recently, I got the chance of spending a long weekend in Barcelona. I had a friend coming from the US and I was also…… Continue reading Barcelona, me encantas! – Part 1

Coimbra · Nazaré · Portugal · São Martinho do Porto

Portugal Wanderlust: Nazaré & Coimbra

Dear K, I’m really happy you’re spending this academic year in Europe. I can’t wait yo see you in Lisbon for your birthday. Maybe we can show you some of the places I’ve showed JP during our road trip (part 1, part 2 and part 3). After exploring Lisbon, we started driving North, following our…… Continue reading Portugal Wanderlust: Nazaré & Coimbra

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!