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Week #11 – Instagram Shadow Ban – True or False?

Week #11 – Instagram Shadow Ban – True or False?

Recently Pierre & I had our first “shadow ban” scare. A friend reached out to us to tell us that our posts were banned on Instagram. He used a well-known 3rd party tool to test our Instagram account and latest posts. We started the account 

3 Month Update – The Reality of Full-Time Travel

3 Month Update – The Reality of Full-Time Travel

After traveling full-time for 3 months, this is what I have learned. We set off in September to sail the Greek Island on a private sailboat. In October we took the car and headed on a road trip from Paris to Porto – driving along 

The Absolute Best Breakfast in Portugal

The Absolute Best Breakfast in Portugal

On Pierre’s birthday, we were so excited to visit one of the most beautiful places in the Douro Valley. While in Porto, everyone including locals & tourists told us that we must visit the Douro Valley especially if we like Port wine. We hopped in 

Week #7 – Free Camping in Portugal – Sleeping in Your Car

Week #7 – Free Camping in Portugal – Sleeping in Your Car

Sleeping in a car isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time. However, during a road trip can be a great idea especially in Portugal since it’s free. We used one week during our trip in Portugal to spend some time apart. As much as we 

Discover Lisbon (and the best Pastel de Nata)!

Discover Lisbon (and the best Pastel de Nata)!

Today we went on a stroll to discover Lisbon and find the best Pastel de Nata. Sometimes when you visit a new city, it’s difficult to know where to start. With so many things to do, attractions to see, and food to eat, you can 

Getting Off the Beaten Path – SUP in the Douro Valley

Getting Off the Beaten Path – SUP in the Douro Valley

Truth be told, we had not heard about the Douro Valley before coming to Portugal. But we definitely heard about Port Wine. After spending a few days in Porto and visiting a local wine cellar, we were convinced that we needed to take a day 

Greek Islands in 20 Photos

Greek Islands in 20 Photos

We left NYC in September 2017 to embark on a journey around the world. The first part of our 12 countries x 12 months voyage started in Greece, sailing the Greek Islands. We must have taken over 1,000 photos, so it wasn’t easy to choose 

Santorini in 10 Instagram Photos

Santorini in 10 Instagram Photos

We only spent a few hours in Santorini, but the smiles on our faces lasted much longer than a few hours after visiting this Greek Island gem. If you’re within a 4 hour radius of this island, it’s definitely worth a visit. Read more about 

Sintra Portugal – The Beverly Hills of Medieval Times

Sintra Portugal – The Beverly Hills of Medieval Times

Ever heard of the Beverly Hills of Medieval times in Portugal?! If you’re in Lisbon for a few days, visiting Sintra is a must on your list. How to Get There: Sintra is easily accessible from Lisbon by car or train. Once in Sintra, you 

How to Avoid Crowds in Santorini

How to Avoid Crowds in Santorini

Santorini is one of the most popular destinations in all of the Greek Islands. To some, this may be all the more reason to go. If you know anything about Pierre, this may be more of a reason not to go. We’ve seen the beautiful