You can’t beat the odds if you don’t play
This Halloween, I revealed the cover of my upcoming YA novel on Teen Vogue. It was a moment for the writer bucket list. A huge win. A
The cost of traveling Europe: real budget numbers from 9+ years of travel
What is the real cost of traveling Europe? How do you afford to do it full-time? How much do I need to save if I want to travel in Eur
A sunny day in Amarante, Portugal
On one of my first forays out of Porto, I found myself on a sunny day in Amarante (pronounced Am-ar-rant). Here’s a little photo essay
Behind the scenes with The Empress (again)
It’s been nearly three months since The Empress hit bookshelves across the US and then across the world. Since then, I’ve
The best books I read this year (Christmas gifts for all kinds of readers)
Happy holidays, friends! It’s that time of year again. Mistletoe and roaring fires, roasted chestnuts and creamy hot chocolate. And bo
I’ve been daydreaming about seeing more of Portugal…
When I moved to Portugal, I came here sight-unseen. I’d never been to the beaches of the south, the vineyards tucked away inland