Taking a Walk Through Porto

Oh hey, look — another walking tour. Honestly by this point, I feel like a broken record about going on walking tours. I wonder how many I’ve done so far … let’s count! Ok, there was Galway, London, Edinburgh, Paris, Bruges, Berlin, Budapest,...

When It All Goes Wrong, Buy Ice Cream

Today was an opportunity for growth and personal development. Don’t you just hate days like that? Being an ever-sentimentalist, I have a very special necklace that I wear every day. Back in Lagos, I accidentally broke the chain while changing. Because the chain...

Becoming Friends With a Portuguese Actress

So, story time with Meagan: Last night, a few of my hostel friends and I headed out to find Fado music in Lisbon. We were recommended a local spot, and we were eager to hear what it offered. Unfortunately, it was super small and super packed. So instead, we went next...

A Day of Plotting and Planning

Today was definitely not a thrilling day, but it was a productive day. I’ve been procrastinating booking flights and accommodation for my next journey for a while now. So I gave myself a little pep talk, packed up my backpack, and headed to a cafe. And basically...

Checking Out the Hip Part of Lisbon

When I first arrived into Lisbon, I immediately wanted to check out their oldest districts – specifically Alfama. I wanted to see the cute little alleyways and cafes. You know, the part of town where you will inevitably get lost in. But I had no idea that Lisbon...