How I Spent 3 Days in Lagos, Portugal

How I Spent 3 Days in Lagos, Portugal

As I glared into the hallows of the cliffside steps, I swore I heard them screaming at me. "Let's turn back. This can't be safe," I translated aloud to my mother, who giggled at the anxiety in my voice. My mother, above me on a higher step, expressed that she wanted to continue. I realized [...]

The Best Restaurant for Portuguese Food in Lagos

The Best Restaurant for Portuguese Food in Lagos

When I tasted Portuguese Cataplana for the first time, I felt the warmth and vibrancy that the Algarve region of Portugal has to offer. If you are in Lagos and want to taste some fantastic, traditional Portuguese food, look no further than Casinha de Petisco. Making Reservations When I visit a new place, I like [...]

How to Spend an Afternoon in Setenil de las Bodegas

How to Spend an Afternoon in Setenil de las Bodegas

Andalucía is known for its “pueblos blancos,” or white towns, that crown the small mountains of the region and cascade down their slopes. However, there is one town that breaks the status quo by hiding itself in between the cliffs. The town, named Setenil de las Bodegas, has morphed itself within the fortitude of the [...]

Visiting the Ruins of Baelo Claudia in Southern Spain

Visiting the Ruins of Baelo Claudia in Southern Spain

The breeze of an ancient world brushes my cheeks as I look out to the vibrant, topaz shoreline home to the ruins of Baelo Claudia – one of Spain's best-preserved ancient cities from the Roman Empire. Located on the southern coast of Andalucía in a small town called Bolonia, this important archaeological site was once [...]

Vienna Recommendations – Hotels, Sights, and Restaurants

Vienna Recommendations – Hotels, Sights, and Restaurants

*This post contains affiliate links* Vienna is a city that oozes elegance from every marbled column and white stone façade. It houses fantastic art collections in its sophisticated museums. It holds many classical music concerts in a variety of its historic buildings. The city also has excellent transportation systems and is clean and safe - [...]