Learning to Love in Portugal
I chose Portugal simply because it was the cheapest place I could fly, and when nobody could join me, I decided to go alone. Somewhere between unexpected friendships, spontaneous adventures, and a questionably lucky coin toss in Lisbon, I started to remember the version of myself I'd been missing.
Old Town Charmer: My Little Apartment in Lagos
My Lagos Airbnb was a historic little apartment with a view of the sea. After the journey down from Lisbon, I settled in, walked through town and down to the beach, had dinner nearby, and turned in early.
Two Balconies and a View Over the City: My Lisbon Airbnb
The apartment I remember for its two balconies: one facing tiled buildings, the other looking across Praça Martim Moniz and Lisbon’s hills.