Erika & Mark

Travel Guides

Portugal

September 1, 2026

Where to Eat & Drink in Porto
August 19, 2026

Alentejo Travel Guide: The Portugal Road Trip More People Should Be Taking
July 29, 2026

Porto, Portugal: A Complete Travel Guide
July 16, 2026

Porto’s 9 Most Instagrammable Murals
June 18, 2026

Eastern Algarve: Portugal’s Best-Kept Coastal Secret
June 9, 2026

Porto’s Most Charming Streets & Neighborhoods to Explore

France

August 17, 2025

St. Tropez Restaurant Guide: Where to Eat, Sip & Savor
August 17, 2025

How to Take the Ferry from Corsica to Sardinia (As a Walk-On Passenger)
August 13, 2025

Corsica: The French Island That Feels a Little Bit Italian
May 20, 2025

St. Tropez Travel Guide: Where to Stay, Eat, Shop & Sip Rosé
April 10, 2025

From Club 55 to Nikki Beach: The Top St. Tropez Beach Clubs
April 9, 2025

Your Ultimate Guide to Lavender Season in Provence

Italy

August 21, 2025

Sorrento Travel Guide: The Perfect Amalfi Coast Base
August 19, 2025

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

Spain

April 20, 2026

Seville Travel Guide: Architecture, Tapas & Unexpected Flamenco

Other Europe Favorites

May 26, 2026

Iceland in 4 Days: The Perfect Introduction to an Incredible Country
September 10, 2025

Budapest Travel Guide: Thermal Baths, Ruin Bars & Rooftop Views
April 2, 2025

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

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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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