18 Oct, 2016

I have spent one month touring Portugal and I have to say that it has been an amazing journey.  Portugal has so much to offer visitors.  I have traveled to the beaches and historic old ports of the Algarve to the capitol city of Lisbon and Portugal is so full of history, culture, and  magnificent architecture.  The Portuguese people are very warm and welcoming. The food is incredible and very affordable compared to other  European countries. I have done my best to immerse myself in the culture

17 Oct, 2016

Lagos holds the dubious claim to fame of being home to Europe’s first slave market. It was built in 1444 and here slaves captured in Africa were brought to be sold and dispersed across the continent. An eye-witness to one of the first slave auctions held here in 1445 described it as a "terrible scene of misery and disorder", and no doubt these walls saw very many such scenes. By 1455, 800 Africans were being transported to Portugal annually and many came through Lagos, although by 1470 the

16 Oct, 2016

Pastel de Nata is the official pastry of Portugal. After I had the pleasure of tasting one, I was hooked. They are so delicious. You can find them almost anywhere in Portugal. They are a heavenly treat. Pastéis de nata were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery (Portuguese: Mosteiro dos Jerónimos) in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém, in Lisbon. These monks were originally based in France and loved these pastries which could be found in local French

27 Feb, 2016

These are some must have travel apps that will make your trip more enjoyable and rewarding. I am not getting paid or compensated in anyway from these apps and they are great.  All of these apps can be downloaded in the Google App Store. Most are FREE ! Enjoy Currency Convertor:  This app makes converting currency rates a snap.  Google App Store Google Translate:  This app helps bridge the language gap in seconds. Select the language say the word and get the translation:  Google App

27 Feb, 2016

There a several options when it comes to International Calling and Smartphones. Rather than explore all of these options which would take forever, I will simply tell you which option I chose.  I will also suggest some other cheap options that are available for international travelers.  My travel Phone: The Samsung Galaxy Core Prime with T- Mobile  Rather investing in an unlocked smartphone, I chose to purchase a smartphone with T-Mobile that had an international calling plan.  The

09 Feb, 2016

Here a few simple and easy travel tips that will help make your trip easier and more enjoyable. Enjoy !  5 Easy Must-Read Travel Tips !                                                      1.  Don't Overpack ! Less is More. Far too many travels over pack and often take needless items with them when they travel. Check out the weather for your destination and pack accordingly. Flexibility is the key word. Pack outfits that can easily be interchanged and matched with other items you bring.  I

02 Feb, 2016

Your passport is probably your most important travel document. You should make sure that you do everything to safeguard it to avoid travel delays,missed flights and more importantly the extra expense of getting a new one in the event it's stolen,lost or compromised.  Top 5 Passport Travel Tips Make sure your Passport is Valid  If you are planning to travel internationally it is very import that your passport is valid throughout your stay in a particular country. Most countries require that

26 Jan, 2016

Making sure that you have the right currency when you travel to a new country is very important. Typically the exchange rate changes day to day and making sure that you get the best exchange rate for your money is a critical factor in enjoying your trip. Here are few tips to make sure that you can successfully exchange your money for foreign currency.  1. Use ATMs and Credit Cards  You will almost always get the best interbank exchange rate when buying foreign currency with either ATM cards or