English Magazines on Portuguese Beaches

Today’s plan was a simple one: get to the beach and lounge on said beach. I stopped off at the grocery store to pick up some necessities. Water, sandwich, and a Glamour magazine. I wasn’t actually planning on picking up a magazine, but when I saw the wall...

Basically Falling Apart

You know — considering all of the bug bite mayhem that I’ve been through, I think it’s only fair that I shouldn’t have to deal with any more bug bites. Right? Doesn’t that seem fair? Welp. That’s wishful thinking. Because now the...

Hiking Cliffs and Watching Sunsets

Staying at Bura Surfhouse has been such a relaxing and wonderful experience. I don’t know how to perfectly describe it, but I feel the most like myself when I’m near the water. When windows are open and a fresh breeze pours in. When white window curtains...

Kayaking Through the Caves in Lagos

I arrived into Lagos with basically zero expectations on the city. When I first decided to travel here, it was simply because I did a Google image search and discovered it was beautiful. So when I asked my hostel reception what they recommended I do during my stay,...

I Love Grocery Shopping

This morning I checked out of my hostel and took a taxi to the bus stop. Which – side note: I think I’m being cheated by taxi drivers. Several will turn on the meter, but then tack on an odd charge at the end of my journey. I don’t speak enough...