European Travel

What to Expect Your First Time visiting Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a gorgeous city, there’s no doubt about it. But what can you expect when visiting Lisbon? Ever since I saw an Instagram reel of one of the famous yellow trams on the mystical cobblestone streets, I’ve wanted to go there. In the spirit of the late great Anthony Bourdain, we ventured to Lisbon …

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What to Expect Your First Time Visiting Paris, France

Believe it or not, I wasn’t super excited about visiting Paris. Dragged there by friends captivated by its romantic reputation, I braced myself for the rude Parisians, grimy streets, and overhyped attractions that I’d heard horror stories about. But Paris shattered every negative stereotype. The streets were clean, the attractions lived up to their names, …

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How to Grocery Shop Like a European

It can be confusing to find necessities like groceries and water during your first time visiting Europe. Europeans get their groceries from local markets, smaller (and possibly unfamiliar) European grocery stores, and convenience stores. Surprisingly, it is much easier to find fresh produce in Europe than it is in the United States. While traveling through …

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