Belem is a neighbourhood that is packed with monuments and a great day trip to take from Lisbon. I made a day out of it and this was my route. I took a bus to the area and started my adventure with a stop at MAAT, the Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology, which hasContinue reading “Day Trip Itinerary to Belem”
Category Archives: Travel Prep
Packing Saga 4: All the Stuff
Not over packing is essential, but what is overpacking? How do you know when you’ve done it? I’ve always packed lighter than friends I travel with, so assume I’m pretty good, but was I prepared for 4 months on the move? It was a little overwhelming to start. I began by dividing my clothes intoContinue reading “Packing Saga 4: All the Stuff”
Packing Saga 3: Creature Comforts
Having travelled a bit, I don’t really get home sick, but with that said there are still things I know make me happier. 5. Chocolate! I’m a total chocolate fiend and these special treats are coming on a ride with me! They’ve actually already taken a plane ride from London and Seattle, but they’re goingContinue reading “Packing Saga 3: Creature Comforts”
Packing Saga 2: Socks and Sandals
Packing footwear is so difficult! It’s really hard to find a shoe that is comfortable, but also easily to coordinate with multiple outfits! And for a 4 month trip with limited space and weight limits, I want to be practical. I firmly believe that with the right footwear one can rule the world. Bette MidlerContinue reading “Packing Saga 2: Socks and Sandals”
Packaging Saga 1: Toiletries
Back in my day (when I had to walk 10 miles, in the snow, and uphill BOTH ways to school), there was no Airbnb. If hotels were too expensive, your alternative was hostels. When I travelled, hostels were likely stops and shampoo, conditioner, body wash or cream weren’t left out for you. So, I developedContinue reading “Packaging Saga 1: Toiletries”
Budgets, Banks and Bills
Among all the excitement and joy of trip planning is one scary thing… finances. Ensuring that I’m not in a bad financial situation is paramount to me because I’m not really a financial risk taker. Trying to be responsible (re: adulting to make my mother proud), I did my research on what the average spendContinue reading “Budgets, Banks and Bills”
Freedom Phone Fiasco
My telephone carrier is Freedom Mobile, a company created to support Canadians with affordable everything! The company freeing us from price gouging and hidden fees. I mean it’s the mobile company for the people! A company built to serve those who were done paying exorbitant amounts for phone plans. So something as simple as puttingContinue reading “Freedom Phone Fiasco”
Conversations With My Parents
It’s hard speaking with my parents sometimes. There’s a language barrier, expectations and social norms that I’m not always aware of, and the nagging questions, like why haven’t I found a husband, and when will I own property. It’s just hard. Over the years, I’ve developed a natural response of avoidance… almost like a survivalContinue reading “Conversations With My Parents”
Sans Sandee 