My Travel Blog
Life in Portugal
I'm sitting in a plaza in Aveiro, Portugal. At this hour, the sun is journeying downward across the sky - lengthening shadows and bathing us in that ethereal golden hour before sunset. But it's still warm, with a slight breeze - a gentle reminder that it's not quite...
Dining Alone, Not Lonely: How to Enjoy Eating Alone While Traveling
How to confidently eat alone while traveling. Let’s be honest—one of the most intimidating things about solo travel isn’t navigating a foreign city or figuring out public transit. It’s sitting down at a table, ordering a meal, and eating alone. For many first-time...
Ready for Takeoff: How to Tackle Travel Anxiety Before Your Solo Trip Abroad
Venice, Bali, Rome, Paris — visiting these destinations sounds amazing, yet you just can’t overcome your fear of traveling and take a chance on visiting somewhere new. For many people, travel can be anxiety-inducing, especially first-time international travel. While...