Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Photo by Harris Vo on Unsplash Kiss me, I’m Irish! I’m not, really, but I hear everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Originally observing the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, modern day celebrations of this holiday include parades, food, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green. Born in Britain, St. Patrick was […]
How 15 Minutes can Change your Life
The Magical Number 15 I spent one month in the charming town of Ludlow in the UK. Gorgeous castles and gardens surround Ludlow; it’s near Wales and a lovely place to visit. I had a lot of time on my own and found some great podcasts that kept me company, gave me tips, and helped […]
Getting in Shape and Staying in Shape
Body movement has always been important to me. I don’t mean extreme sports or any exercise, for that matter, just movement. I was never good at sports. I swam at school for a while, and that was my solo sport for quite some time. My mother took me to my first yoga class when I […]
The Best Little Organic Store in Portugal
Bio e Companhia is a certified organic store in Elvas, Portugal I was so happy to find this little organic store in Elvas. When I first moved to the Alentejo area I tried to find organic food but was not successful. I was told about a few places in Badajoz but I really wanted a […]