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On my first day of second grade, a girl was sitting across from me, and I got into an argument with her over how the desks should be aligned. I thought she was rude and arrogant. That night, I vehemently complained about her to my mom, unaware that we would become best friends by the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
I have traveled to Madrid many times, and gradually, it has become one of my favorite cities. I'm always enthralled by its vibrancy and refined flair. Its puzzling narrow streets, vintage architecture, lush parks, and impressive art are easy to love. Still, I've also fallen in love with the heart and soul of the city [...]
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 [...]
Discover the reasons why I recommend Praiano over Positano for your Amalfi Coast vacation
One aspect about Prague that stuck out to me during my 5-day visit was how enriching the food scene was. This is not to say that I thought the food would be bad, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be the highlight of my trip. While there, I had the opportunity to eat at [...]
*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 - [...]