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...

Sightseeing (and Stalking) in Sintra

My German friend Karolin and I decided to take a quick day trip to a little town outside of Lisbon on this sunny afternoon. Sintra, not to be confused with Sinatra, is known for their castle on a hill (cue Ed Sheeran) and feels like you’re stepping into a...