Europe
The old continent is a great place for adventure, history, nature, culture, and food. From the beaches of Portugal to the mountains of Norway, and all the way east to Romania, there’s something in Europe for everyone.
If you’re looking for inspiration on where to go, check out the places I’ve been to for ideas, road trip guides, itineraries, and travel tips, country by country.
Click on a country for inspiration to explore itineraries and travel tips.
Recent Posts
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2 Days in Porto Itinerary: A Locals Guide
Now that I have lived in Portugal 2 years, I want to intelligently share a local guide version of a Porto itinerary, where to go for food and wine, what to do to maximize the your time without the tourist traps. All of my Portuguese friends say Porto is what Lisbon used to be 10…
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Long-Term Health & Travel Insurance for US Citizens (& FAQs)
If you’re a US citizen like me, and thinking of taking a gap year to travel, a year to road trip the globe, or a longer 6-month sabbatical, first off, good on you! And second, let’s make sure to get you covered with a long-term travel insurance, because the home-based insurance in the USA will…
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Local Foodie Guide: Where to Eat & Drink in Lisbon
There are tons of amazing little places to eat and drink in Lisbon, but there are just as many overpriced and hyper-touristed spots that serve subpar versions of what a classic bacalhao dish is supposed to be – so let me guide you! Before I visited Portugal, I knew next to nothing about Portuguese food….
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The Truth About Living Abroad in Lisbon
After 4 years of traveling like a mountain goat through Europe, solo-nomading across 30+ countries, I wanted something different – I wanted a home. While I loved my travel life, I was tired of living out of a suitcase, I missed having a community, and no matter how romantic they make it seem in movies,…
