a window surrounded by skulls and bones in the chapel of bones in evora
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Gluten-Free ร‰vora: See the Chapel of Bones & Eat an Amazing Meal

“Nos Ossos Que Aqui Estamos Pelos Vossos Esperamos” is the inscription above the door to Portugal’s Chapel of Bones. Loosely translated, it means “We The Bones Here Wait for Yours.” Not creepy at all. Full disclosure – I hate anything creepy or scary. I am generally the first to avoid walking through a door with…

Hawaiian palm trees at sunset
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Tips for Visiting Kauai: How to do Better than I Did

When planning our January 2022 trip to Hawaii, our friends told us how much we’d love Kauai. We heard all about adventure and hiking. We were so excited! Kauai is beautiful, butโ€ฆ we were unlucky with the weather and learned some lessons along the way. I’ll pass on what you should do so you have…

Blueberries, Coconut, and Mango In an aรงaรญ bowl with Hawaiian palm trees and ocean in the background
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Gluten-Free Hawaii: Restaurant Reviews from the 4 Islands

Hawaii is a bucket-list destination for so many people, and rightly soโ€ฆ it’s beautiful! It’s also a destination that is relatively easy to navigate if you’re Celiac or Gluten Intolerant. Gluten-free Hawaii certainly didn’t disappoint! Do your research before you head out on the trip. In this post, you’ll find a list of my favorite…

Red and Yellow facade at Sintra's Pena Palace
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Sintra in 1 Day- Itinerary and Ultimate Guide

When planning a trip to Portugal, I saw pictures of this red and yellow castle that was straight out of a storybook. It was Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal, near Lisbon. It took a lot of work to figure out the best way to experience Sintra. I traveled in April of 2022 and couldn’t believe…

Red sand beach in a cove, protected by black lava rock, blue waves crashing on the protective barrier
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One Day Road to Hana Itinerary for One Day – 2024

The road to Hana is an epic drive. The curvy, narrow road weaves its way along the coast of Maui to Hana. There are over 600 winding turns and more one-lane bridges than I could count. There is so much to do on the drive that it can be overwhelming. You need a Road to Hana…