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Fado in Lisbon: Portugal’s Must-See Music Experience for Broken Hearts

The lights are low in the restaurant. Wine glasses clink as the plink of guitar strings floats from a stage at the back. A woman’s voice calls out in a somber tone, quietly at first, then climbing higher and growing…

Porto Travel Guide: Plan Your Visit to Portugal’s Most Picturesque City

People are always asking for lesser known and underrated places to visit. Porto is 100% that. Everyone knows about Portugal’s capital Lisbon, and that’s a great city to visit too. But to me Porto was just as exciting. In this…

Lisbon cityscape including buildings with red tiled roofs

10 Best Things to Do in Lisbon – Top Experiences in Portugal’s Capital

Lisbon is a beautiful, walkable city with a fantastic food scene and tons of culture to experience. Portugal’s capital has more sights than you can fit into a short vacation, so here’s what I think are the best things to…

Riverfront city scene with arched iron bridge and sunset behind old buildings

Portugal Trip Report: Lisbon, Porto, and More

Does anyone dream of going to Portugal? As a European travel enthusiast, I had heard that Portugal was a great place to travel. People seem to enjoy the food and the cities look beautiful. But what is Portugal even famous…

San Juan Travel Guide: Puerto Rico’s Capital of Culture and History

San Juan is a city like no other. It’s the capital of Puerto Rico, a major cultural hub, and the oldest city within United States territory. You can walk down cobblestone lanes to a Spanish colonial fort and swim at…

Tips and Advice

How to Find Cheap Flights in 2024: A Step-by-Step Guide

You may have heard of hacks like searching for airline tickets on Tuesday afternoon, or seen TikToks with crazy flight deals you have to book RIGHT NOW. But how do you actually find cheap flights when you’re planning a trip?…

Snorkeling in Belize is the Best! (My Experience + Tips to Plan Your Trip)

I’ve talked to a lot of people who went snorkeling and were seriously underwhelmed. They stayed at an all-inclusive resort somewhere and went on a boat to see some fish and drink rum. An amusing day, but nothing special. So,…

Japan Itinerary: Epic Cities, Food, and Fun in 10 Days

Japan is such an amazing place to visit. From the food to the traditional culture, I had a lot of fun exploring. I’m not usually a fan of big cities, but for this trip I decided to lean into urban…

Vienna's crowded buildings and church spires

Vienna Travel Guide: Austria’s Capital of Music, Art, and Cafes

Vienna is a hub for all the things cultural: classical music, art museums, imperial palaces, Mozart, and drinking coffee in elegant cafes. It’s a very walkable city, where you can stroll past the gorgeous architecture between the Hofburg Palace and…

Shoppers at Vienna Christmas market stall with sign that says "Wiener Christkindlmarkt"

Germany and Austria Trip Report: Christmas Market Madness

Two years ago, I got the idea to travel to Germany and Austria to visit Christmas markets. I envisioned walking down cobblestone streets, sipping mulled wine in cozy markets, perhaps a bit of snow. Everything was booked for my wintry…