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, yoga, fitness, and the amazing people I meet around the world! Please follow me for love and inspiration!
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!
Finally I found a place to settle for a month and I'm loving it! Welcome to Almoçageme, Portugal, where you will see beautiful coastlines, go on amazing hikes, and visit some truly magical sites...this is only the beginning! C'mon in and see what's happening!
Ahh, a nice change of pace and change of scenery. It was a long journey from Tokyo to Lisbon, but I made it and the sun is shining! I'm so excited to start my European adventure and share what I find!
Oh my gosh, I'm so in love with these cool snow monkeys! It was a long journey to get here for a few short days, but so worth it! I hope my pictures and short video will put a smile on your face! Have a happy day and remember to take time to play!
Wow, what a wonderful time in Shirahama, a small town with big energy and great new friends! Nachi Falls was so amazing too! So happy I did this! I hope you enjoy the journey!
Making my way south, I landed in Shirahama, a quaint little fishing town with many public onsen baths and amazing scenery. Come on in and check out the cool cave, more cherry blossoms, and Engetsu Island!
BACKPACKING ADVENTURES 