So you are thinking of doing your first solo trip? That’s amazing. Maybe you got tired of waiting for friends and family to finally book the trip. Or you just want a break for your routine. No matter the reason, you will be happy to […]
Year: 2025
From a High School Class to the Delphi Temple
When I was a junior in high school, Ms Bishop, an English teacher, decided to start a new class. Mythology. I still remember the short video she recorded describing the class in 15 seconds. I was very excited about this new class. Ms. Bishop’s intention […]
Much Ado About Doing Nothing
I feel exhilarated as I write my blog at the trendy hotel bar, the caffeine from the velvety cappuccino rushing through my body as I contemplate the ancient Acropolis in the distance. I type to the beat of the soft, trendy music that reaches beyond […]
This Pena Went to Palace Pena
Today I fulfilled a travel wish I’ve had since I was in High School. I went to the Royal Palace of Pena in Sintra, Portugal. When I was Younger… Did you ever buy those castle calendars? The ones where each month had a different picture […]
Making Pastel de Nata
Today I learned to make the famous Portuguese pastry Pastel de Nata, an egg custard tart which people in Portugal usually eat as breakfast or as an afternoon snack. This one a big goal of this trip. To add Pastel de Nata to my patisserie […]
Hello Lisbon!
I’m off to another adventure! Portugal and Greece await! I can’t wait to get away… Traveling somewhere new and reconnecting with all friends is exactly what I need to reset. My first day of travel started off really well. All flights were on time. The […]