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Traveled to Europe for a Festival; Wouldn’t Do It Again

Tourism in Portugal has reached record numbers over the past two years, with over 31 million visitors in 2024.Although the coastal wonders of the Algarve region and the historic castles of Sintra are often a selling point for tourists, I took the seven-hour trip for reasons unrelated to wanderlust.Portimão, Portugal,…

I Traveled With My Older Parents to France As an Adult: Mistakes, Tips

My parents love the French Riviera and invited me to experience their favorite spots together. Even though we’re close, I was nervous about traveling with them.It’s not because I’m 40 and I think it’s unchic to travel with parents once they’ve hit their 70s — it’s that I worry that…