Faro, Portugal, is it worth visiting? My first instinct is to immediately say yes, of course it’s worth visiting. But the honest answer is a little more complicated than that. There is actually a right time and a wrong time to ask this question. Because while I generally think Faro deserves a spot on your…
Thinking about your first (or next) solo trip to Europe and stuck on the same question everyone asks… where is actually safe and worth it? I’ve been traveling solo across Europe since 2009, long before it was trendy or easy to Google every answer. I’ve walked into new cities alone, figured things out as I…
A day trip from Lisbon to Faro is doable, but I’m going to say this upfront: it’s ambitious. And these days, I’m far more into slow travel than collecting cities like souvenirs. I’ve made the trip myself more than once, and while it can work, it’s not something I’d casually recommend for your first few…
If you are a solo traveler like me, you have probably spent time researching places that feel both safe and exciting to explore alone. At some point, Portugal’s Algarve inevitably pops up, and it is hard not to be intrigued by how beautiful it looks. It is kind of a no-brainer if you love beach…
Faro, Portugal, the capital of the Algarve, is often overlooked as just an airport city, but a well-planned Faro itinerary can be a great way to experience both the city itself and the surrounding Algarve. From the travelers I have talked with, most end up enjoying Faro more once they slow down and use it…
If you’re planning a trip to Portugal and the Algarve is on your list, there’s a good chance you’re debating between visiting Lagos or Faro. How do I know? Because it’s hands-down the most common question I get when I mention I live in Portugal. And honestly, you can’t really go wrong with either of…
