Travel Guides

Portugal

  • Eastern Algarve: Portugal’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret

    Eastern Algarve: Portugal’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret

  • Porto’s Most Charming Streets & Neighborhoods to Explore

    Porto’s Most Charming Streets & Neighborhoods to Explore

  • Porto with My Parents: A 4-Day Itinerary for First-Timers

    Porto with My Parents: A 4-Day Itinerary for First-Timers

  • The Perfect 4-Day Silver Coast Road Trip (From Porto to Lisbon)

    The Perfect 4-Day Silver Coast Road Trip (From Porto to Lisbon)

  • Porto’s Hidden Gems: The Spots Worth Seeking Out

    Porto’s Hidden Gems: The Spots Worth Seeking Out

  • Porto’s Top Landmarks: 15 Iconic Places You Shouldn’t Miss

    Porto’s Top Landmarks: 15 Iconic Places You Shouldn’t Miss

France

  • St. Tropez Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat, Sip & Savor

    St. Tropez Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat, Sip & Savor

  • How to Take the Ferry from Corsica to Sardinia (As a Walk-On Passenger)

    How to Take the Ferry from Corsica to Sardinia (As a Walk-On Passenger)

  • Corsica: The French Island That Feels a Little Bit Italian

    Corsica: The French Island That Feels a Little Bit Italian

  • St. Tropez Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, Shop & Sip Rosé

    St. Tropez Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, Shop & Sip Rosé

  • From Club 55 to Nikki Beach: The Top St. Tropez Beach Clubs

    From Club 55 to Nikki Beach: The Top St. Tropez Beach Clubs

  • Your Ultimate Guide to Lavender Season in Provence

    Your Ultimate Guide to Lavender Season in Provence

Italy

  • Sorrento Travel Guide: The Perfect Amalfi Coast Base

    Sorrento Travel Guide: The Perfect Amalfi Coast Base

  • 2 Days in Naples: A City of Chaos, Charm & the Best Damn Pastry We’ve Ever Had

    2 Days in Naples: A City of Chaos, Charm & the Best Damn Pastry We’ve Ever Had

Spain

  • Seville Travel Guide: Architecture, Tapas & Unexpected Flamenco

    Seville Travel Guide: Architecture, Tapas & Unexpected Flamenco

Other Europe Favorites

  • Erika and Mark in the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Drinks in hand.

    Iceland in 4 Days: The Perfect Introduction to an Incredible Country

  • Budapest Travel Guide: Thermal Baths, Ruin Bars & Rooftop Views

  • Erika walking through side street in Gerome in Cappadocia with pots and evil eyes decorating the walls.

    Hot Air Balloons, Valleys & Cave Hotels: Your Guide to Cappadocia

Erika & Mark

We left Seattle in 2024 and moved to Portugal with six bags and our dog, Matcha. Since then, we’ve explored Portugal, traveled across Europe, and learned a lot about building a life abroad. Here you’ll find travel guides, expat resources, and practical tips from our experience.

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