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Valencia - My kind of city
Leaving Barcelona, I had put it in my mind to keep my expectations low for future cities in Spain. I arrived in Valencia via train. The...
Belinda Witherspoon
Dec 22, 20222 min read


Barcelona Birthday
I went to Barcelona once, it did not live up to my expectations. I arrived the Saturday before my big day and let's just start with the...
Belinda Witherspoon
Dec 17, 20222 min read


Facing Challenges with the Changing Seasons
My time in the Algarve was an emotional rollercoaster, resulting in my temporary silence. Contrary to the belief that rainfall is rare in...
Belinda Witherspoon
Nov 27, 20222 min read


A Girl After My Own Heart
I started this journey searching for a way to relieve myself of the constant anxiety I was feeling while living in the states. Let me...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 30, 20222 min read


That Fresh Fish Sacrifice
Okay, so nobody really enjoys the odors coming from the fish department in their local grocery store, but this smell is on a whole nother...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 27, 20221 min read


Portimao (Algarve) - Beach Town
It's true, Portimao is best known for its beaches It has been a whirlwind of a week here in Portimao... Rain fell for the first 72 hours...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 26, 20221 min read


Boarding and Deplaning on the Tarmac
Okay Ryanair why are we boarding and deplaning on the Tarmac... The plane literally came to us. Is this a thing?
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 18, 20221 min read


What to do in Porto - Eat of course!
One of the best meals I've had so far and that includes the drinks, let me introduce you to this amazing little spot Kug flores, Kitchen...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Finally - The Beach
I finally made it to the beach in Porto. The beach itself is big and gorgeous, the pigeons are a nuisance. The locals say they are not so...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 12, 20221 min read


The Walking Wine Tour
The Port Wine Lodges Tour was so awesome. Seven wine tastings were included, but I won the trivia game and so I had two extra tastings. I...
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 3, 20221 min read


The 225 stairs to Clérigos Tower
Of course I fueled up on a dirty hot chocolate and Belgium waffle w Nutella before ascending. From the Top
Belinda Witherspoon
Oct 1, 20221 min read


Almost a week...
I don't even remember when I arrived, my days are full and seem to pass way too fast. I guess, I've been here a few days and here's what...
Belinda Witherspoon
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Day 1 Portugal
Arrived to my apartment at midnight. Not many restaurants were still serving dinner, I managed to get one place to serve me a mushroom...
Belinda Witherspoon
Sep 25, 20221 min read


Jane Austen's House
Jane Austen ( Well known for her book and movie Pride and Prejudice) was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels,...
Belinda Witherspoon
Sep 23, 20221 min read


Afternoon Tea
I love that this is a thing. Afternoon Tea was one of my favorite experiences. #TylneyHallHotel
Belinda Witherspoon
Sep 23, 20221 min read


UK - Stonehenge
Stonehenge was more than just stones, the history of how the people lived and how the different stones were created and then stacked...
Belinda Witherspoon
Sep 23, 20221 min read
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