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Real Madrid vs. Villarreal: A Night at the Bernabéu
While in Madrid, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to see Real Madrid play Villarreal at the legendary Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. We were joined by a friend from the U.S. who now lives in Spain, which made for a fun night of fútbol. But getting five tickets, and actually sitting together, turned out to be…
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Top 3 Things to Do in Madrid from an 11-Year-Old
We found three activities that were a hit with Decklan, and thankfully, also enjoyed by the parents. The only way to get an 11-year-old excited about museums is to make them hands on. 1. MAD – Madrid Artes Digitales: The Odyssey Our first stop was MAD (Madrid Artes Digitales), an immersive digital arts center. The…
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Eating our Way through Madrid
Decklan had a mid-cohort break so off to Spain we went. First stop: Madrid. We like to experience a city via their food, and Madrid certainly gave us plenty of opportunities to eat our way around town. From traditional Spanish tapas to international favorites, we sampled a little bit of everything. Our Favorite Tapas Came…
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Day Trip to Evora Portugal
The Chapel of Bones Our main reason for visiting Évora was the famous Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos), located within the Church of São Francisco. The chapel is lined with human skulls and bones, making it one of the more unusual places we’ve visited in Portugal. It’s both fascinating and a little creepy. “It…
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A Weekend in the Algarve
Our latest Portugal adventure took us south to the Algarve for a long weekend. We made Lagos our home base, but that was a somewhat arbitrary decision. We opted for staying right in the center of old town, surrounded by restaurants, bars and plenty of activity. While Lagos is walkable, getting between beaches and attractions…
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Fado at an Old 400-Year Old Pig Farm
One of our favorite cultural experiences in Portugal so far was an evening at Fado em Casa. From the moment we arrived, it felt less like attending a performance and more like being invited into someone’s home, which, essentially, we were. Just a dinner with 20 of your closest new friends. The evening opened with…
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Seeing Ronaldo Play in Portugal: Dream Come True
Tonight was one of those we’re really living in Portugal kind of nights. We went to see Portugal vs. Wales, and somehow ended up with amazing seats right near midfield. Even better, Cristiano Ronaldo played, which made the experience that much more memorable especially for Decklan. One of the first things that surprised us happened…
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Portugal Food Festivals: Sardine & Chefs on Fire
There has been live music, festivals and pop up vendors nearly every weekend of the last month. Sardine Festival at Praia Grande We got our first taste of sardines at the Sardine Festival at Praia Grande. Calling it a “festival” might have been a little generous. It was essentially one vendor under a collection of…
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Exploring the World: Traveling with Boundless and the Smith Family
Introduction to the Smith Family Adventures Traveling opens up a whole new world of experiences, and for the Smith family, it’s going to mean learning together. The players: Brian (50M), Stephanie (45F), and Decklan (11M) started traveling internationally in September 2026. This blog just talks about our experiences to share with friends and family. The…