The Christmas holiday season is one of my personal favorites because even at the age of 35, it makes me feel like a child all over again. Memories of my brothers and I decorating the tree with our family come…
Since our recent (or not so recent since it’s been 7 months!) move to the Windy City, we have been obsessed with discovering hotels, restaurants, and experiences that we can share with you. We recently partnered with The Publishing…
Please, Check-In is back! It’s important for me to give you the best travel has to offer. Whether that’s in travel stories, guides, food features, and local interviews, the goal is to dig deep into the world of travel…
One of the most memorable days we had in Lisbon was when we took a day trip to Sintra with Airbnb Experience. For those of you not familiar with it, Airbnb Experience is a platform that offers incredibly cool and personal activities hosted…
After spending a few days in Alentejo, we drove to the southernmost region of Portugal called, Algarve, known for its beaches. Algarve was majestic yet mystical – perfect for those who want to spend their travel days along the ocean.…
When we travel, we like to find little gems…what does mean exactly? It means that we are always searching for people and places that warm our hearts and leave us wanting more. These places are usually off the beaten path…
If I had to describe Lisbon in three words, it would be: cool, creative, cultural. Lisbon was way cooler than I had imagined it would be before visiting. Every corner of the city is bursting with energy and things to…
I’m always interested in learning what the coffee scene is when I travel. Are locals drinking coffee on the go? Are they sitting with an espresso in the early mornings before they head to work? Finding out how people from…
We found our home away from home in Lisbon. A pretty bold thing to say since Lisbon is def. buzzing in the travel industry with new developments and so many trendy hotels. However, The Lisboans was perfect for us because…