Opening my suitcase and sharing everything in my Portugal packing list.
Traveling Light: A Carry-On Packing List for a Week in Portugal
Steal My Itinerary for a Week in Portugal—Plus My Best Portugal Travel Tips
Today I’m sharing my itinerary for a week in Portugal, plus some important travel tips. It’s cool, I promise—you can totally cheat off of me.
A First-Timer’s Travel Guide for Lisbon, Portugal
Heading to Lisbon? Here’s how to make the most of your very first visit.
7 Lessons from Our (Not So Perfect) Day in Sintra
Don’t get me wrong—it was certainly a lovely day in Sintra—but there were a few changes that would have made it even better
A Lovely Little Weekend Guide to Porto, Portugal
Heading to Portugal’s second city? Here’s a lovely little Porto weekend guide that’s perfect for first-timers and those who want to dive a little deeper. — I have a soft spot for Europe’s second cities. Cork. Rotterdam. Antwerp. Barcelona. They offer just as many fascinating sights as their capital companions, but they’re often much more …
How We Spent 48 Hours Falling in Love with the Douro Valley
I’m back with another weekend guide! The destination? Portugal’s Douro Valley—where every view feels like a post card and every meal bursts with local flavors. And, oh, the wine…
Checking In: A Review of Quinta do Bosque in Portugal’s Douro Valley
Sharing an honest review of Quinta do Bosque, a boutique hotel in the stunning Douro Valley of Portugal.— “I just keep coming back to this hotel, Quinta do Bosque,” I said to Michael, pointing to a photo of a gorgeous boutique hotel overlooking terraced vineyards under a sunny blue sky. We were both buried under …
17 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Car and Driving in Portugal
Planning on driving in Portugal? Here are my top tips for renting a car and hitting the road.— So, you’ve booked a trip to Portugal. (First of all, yay! I’m doing a little happy dance for you over here.) You’ve secured your flights, booked your hotels, and now you’re wondering if you need to rent …
Cruising the Coast: How to Spend a Weekend in Onslow County, North Carolina
Heading to the North Carolina coast to share your ultimate weekend guide to Swansboro, Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach, Jacksonville, and beyond.
A Local’s Guide to Charlotte’s Best Museums
Sharing your ultimate guide to the best museums in Charlotte, North Carolina— As a travel blogger, there’s something incredibly special about getting to cover your own city. Yes, I always have another trip around the corner so I can keep adding to my series of 150+ destination guides (and sure, I may be a bit …