Hi! I’m Michelle and this is my story! I fell in love with traveling and travel photography when I was a kid. In my 20's I started solo backpacking. Later, I was trapped by corporate America and lost track of my passions. Now, in my 40's I've left the corporate life and have rekindled my adventurous spirit. I love backpacking, sound healing, yoga, fitness, and the amazing people I meet around the world! Please follow me for love and inspiration!
Woohoo! I had a blast in this vibrant city that combines so much history with modern day fun and forward thinking. Read more to see some beautiful architecture, the historical Giant Ferris Wheel, a modern amusement park, lots of fun art, and cool vibes!
I stopped for 3 nights in Barcelona to see what the town was all about. I was able to visit some of the amazing Gaudi projects as well as many other spectacular architectural wonders. I hope you enjoy this little preview of the big city!
Hello again! Here is part 2 of the most amazing week on the magical island of Menorca. If you enjoyed part 1, you will love part 2! More amazing hikes, coastlines, funny stories, a bit of nudity, and a perfect ending with the first sunrise over Europe and a beautiful sunset over the harbor to wrap it all up! Enjoy!
Come on in to get a glimpse of the magic of Menorca where I reconnected with my friend Marga I met in Lisbon. So many fun times hiking, exploring the ruins, swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, and enjoying the quaint little streets. I can't believe all of the hidden treasures on this little, fairly unknown island off the coast of Spain! Yes, it's Menorca, not Mallorca!
My final few busy days in Porto included trips to Aviero, the Douro Valley, and Arouca Geopark. I tasted many great wines and saw some beautiful sights and scenery. Come on in and check it out! Cheers!
Join me for my first few days in Porto where I took a walking tour, enjoyed the sunset, tried a Francesinha, did my own crazy long walking tour, tasted some port wine, and walked some more! So much to see, so little time!
Come wander the streets of a mediaeval town, hike a beautiful coastline, explore some cute little villages, and meet my Portugal family in this last installment from Almoçageme. Cheers!
I'm back, continuing the fairytale in Sintra. This time we will visit Monserrate, the Moorish Castle, and the famous Pena Palace and Park. Please come on for lots of pictures in this magical land!
Hello my friends! Please come on in to join me for the beginning of the fairytale in Sintra. With so many historical sites to see as we embrace romanticism, you are sure to be swept away...
Having easy access to Cascais-Estoril, I made a couple of visits to this beautiful seaside town. Fun beaches, amazing palaces and castles, a beautiful park, delicious food....YES!
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