Charlotte

Portugal days 11-14: Day trip to Lagos + Benagil Cave boat tour + scenic plane ride + Portugal reflection

June 8, 2024

The second half of our week in Carvoeiro was just as beautiful as the first. If you missed my 1st post on Carvoeiro, check it out here! Day 11: Day trip to Lagos We had a fun day trip planned today to Lagos, a larger beach resort town and a 40-minute drive from Carvoeiro. Lagos … More Portugal days 11-14: Day trip to Lagos + Benagil Cave boat tour + scenic plane ride + Portugal reflection

Portugal days 9-10: Coastal living in Carvoeiro + Seven Hanging Valleys Hike + adopting cats

June 3, 2024

After an amazing first week in Lisbon and Evora, I didn’t think our Portugal trip could get any better. Boy was I wrong. Joe and I enjoyed our second week on the sunny Southern coast of Portugal (aka the Algarve Coast). We were really looking forward to beach time after getting plenty of city & … More Portugal days 9-10: Coastal living in Carvoeiro + Seven Hanging Valleys Hike + adopting cats

Portugal days 5-8: Fun-filled wedding weekend in Évora

May 27, 2024

Where do I begin? These last 4 days were ones I’ll remember for a long time. My heart is so full, not only because one of my best friends got married but also because we made wonderful memories with our group of SF friends in this magical place. The center of our two-week Portugal trip … More Portugal days 5-8: Fun-filled wedding weekend in Évora

Portugal day 4: day trip to Sintra

May 22, 2024

After a wonderful start to Portugal in Lisbon, our friends also attending the wedding this weekend made it to town! We decided to do a day trip to Sintra as our first group activity. Sintra is a town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, known for its forested terrain, historic castles, and small town … More Portugal day 4: day trip to Sintra

Portugal days 1-3: Olá from Lisbon!

May 21, 2024

We are in Portugal!! Joe and I are here for Chrit and Rene’s wedding this weekend, and we decided to extend our stay in Portugal for 2 weeks. It’s our first international trip together since Mexico last year, and boy were we looking forward to it. I’m enjoying my time here immensely, and it’s wonderful … More Portugal days 1-3: Olá from Lisbon!

Life lately + our engagement photos!

May 4, 2024

Hello, friends! I know my blogging has slowed down over the last month. Outside of some friend activities on weekends, weekdays have been super busy. I’ve been at my new job for one month now (time flies – it feels like I just told you all about it!). Needless to say, I’ve been focused on … More Life lately + our engagement photos!

Hippie bus engagement party

April 22, 2024

I have a very memorable event to share with you all today. Over the weekend, Joe and I had our engagement party! Our group of friends planned an amazing party for us that turned out to be a day I’ll cherish forever. A couple of weeks ago, Matilda told me she was planning a surprise … More Hippie bus engagement party

Productive staycation in SF

April 7, 2024

Hello, hello! After our travels to Pittsburgh last week for a family trip, I was fortunate to have a week off. An update — I’m starting a new job on Monday! I haven’t written about what went on in my last job (I try to focus on things outside of work on the blog), but … More Productive staycation in SF

Family reunion in Pittsburgh

April 1, 2024

Buckle up because this is a long one. 🙂 Last week, Joe and I flew to Pittsburgh to visit my brother and sister. My parents also drove in from New York, and it turned out to be the most wonderful family reunion! Our 5 days in Pittsburgh were jam-packed with fun activities and making new … More Family reunion in Pittsburgh

Outdoorsy and foodie adventures

March 25, 2024

As I look back on my phone pictures from the last two weeks, there haven’t been any major events, but rather several small memories that added up to a happy two weeks. The weather is starting to turn from rainy winter to sunny spring, and I’ve been taking advantage of it with daily walks outside, … More Outdoorsy and foodie adventures

I Run Like A Girl

Author: Charlotte