Lately I’ve been thinking about summer trip planning tips. I miss writing every day, I miss the routines of September to June, but summer vacation has been rife with wonderful adventures. Best of all, I’ve had a myriad of types of trips: in hostels, in friends’ apartments, in classy(ish) hotels. Just incase previous posts have not made it clear, I’m a neurotic mess when it comes to planning trips. I provide these tips in the hope that I can prevent you from becoming a neurotic, too! Also, I’m late to a fado show in Porto, so I need to make it quick. Here is my five minute best:
Summer Trip Planning Tips
1. Know how to say a few words. Please, thank you, menu, bathroom and ‘I don’t understand you’ will do nicely.
2. Find someplace good to stash your passport. And your house keys.
3. Always bring a pashmina-style scarf, a bikini and an awesome face wash. Workout clothing optional but highly recommended.
4. Stop lots. Stores, cold drinks, church pews, whatever. Extra points for places that are air-conditioned.
5. Eat dessert. At least once. Because whatever, you’re on vacation.
Pictures of Portugal below!
Thank you to Everaldo Coelho for the excellent picture of Porto in the banner photo!