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...
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...
I woke up at 6am to watch the sunrise over Lisbon. Yep, 6am. Honestly though, I never regret waking up to catch the sunrise. The streets are quiet and free of tourists, and you feel like you have the whole city to yourself. The beauty, the history, the wonder –...
Being new to a city, I always do the same thing: sign myself up for a free walking tour. Honestly, I really do love starting a city with a walking tour. I don’t know the first thing about navigating this city, nor do I know what’s going to interest me. So...
Did I get into a stranger’s white van parked outside of a cafe in Lagos? Yes. But was it intentional? Also yes. I was talking to my roommate Mel about how I still needed to book my bus ticket from Lagos to Lisbon. It would be about a 3-hour bus ride filled with...
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