When people visit the charming city of Porto, they marvel at the colorful tiles, snap photos of historic churches, and sip tons of port wine. But many never make the…
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Where To Stay In Naxos, Greece: The Best Beach & Mountain Hotels
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“Capital Cities” Coffee Table Book…My Exciting New Collaboration!
Read moreI’m excited to announce a project that’s been in the works for a LONG time… “Capital Cities“, a stunning hardcover photography / travel coffee table book exploring capital cities around…
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Experiencing A Slice of Portuguese Life: Market Day In Amarante, Portugal
Read moreWhen people visit northern Portugal, they often spend time in Porto, and out in the Douro Valley. But few tend to stop and explore along the way, which is a…
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Why A Neck Gaiter Is The Winter Travel Item You Didn’t Know You Needed (& The Best One For Cold Weather)
Read moreThey say there’s no bad weather, only bad clothing choices. As a notorious cold weather hater, I’ll tell you the first part of that statement is bunk, but the second…
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Review: Staying At The 250-Year-Old Quinta Nova Luxury Winery House in Portugal’s Douro Valley
Read moreQuinta Nova Luxury Winery House is perched upon the Douro Valley’s hills, overlooking one of the prettiest stretches of the Douro River and its own vineyard terraces. While you can…
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Ivan’s At Catcha Falling Star: A Must For Dinner & Sunset In Negril, Jamaica
Read moreIt’s hard to beat a delicious dinner paired with a stunning ocean sunset. And that’s exactly what you’ll get at Ivan’s restaurant, located at Jamaica’s Catcha Falling Star resort. If…
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The 10 Best Books I Read In 2021
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An Amazing Lunch At Castas e Pratos (Douro Valley, Portugal)
Read moreThe five days I spent exploring northern Portugal really were a win for my insane inner foodie. One thing I love about visiting wine regions is that they also tend to…
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6 Travel Intentions For 2022
Read moreOn a whim a few years ago, I decided to set some “travel intentions” to help guide my upcoming year’s plans, and this has become a nice habit as we…
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Why Fleece-Lined Leggings Are A Travel (And Life!) Game-Changer…And The Best Pairs I’ve Found
Read moreSome of you are going to be like “duh!” and for others of you I might blow your mind. I’ve been in love with fleece-lined leggings since I first discovered…
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