Friendly reminder 🧡 (To myself included) to sto Friendly reminder 🧡 (To myself included) to stop the comparison. 
🧡 It can be so easy to do, especially on this app to compare our lives with other successes… but often we’re only seeing the end product, or highlight roll and not the years and months of work behind the scenes it took to get there. 
🧡So keep doing what your doing, keep chipping away and you’ll get there in the end.
💁🏽‍♀️This one’s for my late 20’s e 💁🏽‍♀️This one’s for my late 20’s early 30’s ladies having their early mid-life crisis facing all the decisions we have to make ⬇️
🔵 To quit or not to quit our jobs 
🔵 Wanting to change careers
🔵 Climbing the corporate ladder or going freelance 
🔵 Buying or not buying a house 
🔵 Having or not having kids 
🔵 And of course bucket list that’s wayyyyyyy to long 
Reel Idea  @the_unqualified_mum
🧡This week I confirmed to do something in the n 🧡This week I confirmed to do something in the new year that’s totally out of my Comfort zone, In a country I’ve never been to and a continent I’ve barely explored. 
🧡Whilst I’m filled with the fear, doubt and all the what ifs I’m also filled with excitement and doing something different and the opportunities that will come with that. 
🧡There’s also so much I need to do in between to make this possible so I’m also taking a huge bet on myself to which again is scary and exciting all at the same time. 
So this is your sign to do the thing ✨
🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰 🍃Sri Lan 🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰
🍃Sri Lanka has a number of national parks where you can go on a safari experience🍃
Some of these include
🐊Yala National Park (This is the most popular NP in Sri Lanka for Safari) 
🐊Udawalawe National Park
🐊Minneriya National Park
🐊Wilpattu National Park
🐊Wasgamuwa National Park
🐊Gal Oya National Park
🐊Kumana National Park
🐊Bundala National Park
🐆🧸On the Safari you can expect to see elephants, peacocks, water buffalos, crocodiles and if you are really lucky; leopards and sloth bears!🦚🐘
🚗🍃I have been to both Yala National Park (back in 2016) and Udawalawe (this year). I’d say I much preferred the Udawalawe Safari.
🐆WHY DID I PREFER UDAWALAWE?🐘
🐾It felt more natural 🍃
🟢In Yala the drivers would walkie-talkie each other then there would be a rush of all these jeeps trying to crowd around an animal. My experience in Udawalawe wasn’t like that at all. The only time the drivers would communicate is if they passed each other on a track. 
🧘🏽‍♀️It was a lot quieter in Udawalawe 🤫
🟢This might have been to do with the time of day (we set off at 6 am) but most of it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. At one point we were at a huge lake with water buffaloes, two elephants and crocodiles and we were the only jeep there. It was Magical. 
TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS 💁🏽‍♀️
🦎I would really recommend booking a Stay at Lizard Safari Point in Udawalawe. The rooms are just £15 a night and we booked the tour directly through them and it was the best experience. 
🦎The tour cost about £35-£40 which included 4 hours of safari and entrance to the park. 
🌅Wherever you choose to do your safari make sure you go early morning! 
☔️Also, avoid booking on days when it’s going to rain as apparently the animals will hide!
🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂The most beautiful train ride the in the world 🚂🍃
🇱🇰🚂Tips for the Ella-Kandy/Kandy-Ella train ride in Sri Lanka 
🎟️First Class Ticket = 3000lkr (£7.90)
🎟️2nd Class Ticket = 900lkr (£2.40)
🚂You can buy your tickets from the station the night before but the pre book shuts at a certain time, however you don’t need to worry you can easily buy or tickets on the day just make sure to come at least 30 mins before departure 
🚂I would highly recommend booking 2nd class over 1st 
🚂In 1st the doors should open but all the windows will be shut 
🚂In 2nd the windows will be open and the doors will be shut HOWEVER all you need to do is politely ask the ticket collector and they should open these up for you. (We had such a nice guy on our train who was opening up all the doors for us). 
🚂2nd is WAYYY more fun you can hang your head out the window, everyone is super friendly and you end up getting chatting with all the other passengers on the train. I don’t think we sat down once on this train because of all the socialising
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1 night - Leon 🌋
2 nights -San Juan Del Sur or Popoyo 🏄🏽‍♀️
2 nights - Ometepe 🌋
2 nights - Laguna de Apoyo/ Granada 🛶
3 nights - Little Corn Island 🌴🌽
📆For those of us who are limited to 25 days of holiday a year - 10 days in Nicaragua is TOTALLY doable. You’ll be on a tight schedule and will need to spend more on transport/taxis to get to places on time …. but it’s all worth it. ✈️
⏰If you have more time, I would say stretch to 14 days and up some of the stays to 3 nights. This will give you a chance to relax in each location. 💤
Would you visit Nicaragua for 10 days?
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📍Locations
Anse Source D’Argent 
Anse Cocos
Anse Major
Deffo still need to practise being a drone pilot but one step at a time right? 😂
🐢Curieuse Island is a small island located in t 🐢Curieuse Island is a small island located in the Seychelles it’s one of the only places in the country where you will see wild tortoises roam freely. 
🐢The whole island of Curieuse is a protected marine park where more than 200 🐢🐢🐢 live out their lives in a protected paradise. 
🐢There age of tortoises on the island range from 0-90years old 
🐢You can visit Curieuse Island  on an all boat trip from the nearby Praslin Island (we booked ours through @getyourguide) 
Would you like to see these gentle giants?
Anyone else excited for Autumn/Winter but also tot Anyone else excited for Autumn/Winter but also totally lying to themselves 😂🍁🍂❄️☃️🧣
Friendly reminder that you don’t have to do what Friendly reminder that you don’t have to do what society expects of you. Live your life by your own rules 🧡
From where I’d rather be with my @dockandbay be From where I’d rather be with my  @dockandbay beach towel🌴🇸🇨🐚
If you’re going if you love swimming or are going backpacking/on holiday soon then you NEED this @dockandbay towel! 
🍃It’s extremely compact
🍃it’s quick drying
🍃it’s sand resistant 
🍃it’s sustainable 
@dockandbay have also just dropped a brand new product so go and check it out 😉
🔖For 15% discount use code CCEV51UN at checkout to get
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Days 1-2 - Mahe Island 
🌴Beau Vallon Beach 
🌴Anse Major Hike 
Days 2-4 - Praslin Island 
🌴Anse Lazio beach day 
🌴Valle de Mai trail
🌴Curieuse Island day trip to see Aldabra Tortoises 
Days 4-7 - La Digue Island
🌴Anse Source D’Argent 
🌴Anse Cocos Hike
🌴Anse Severe
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I blame my friends 😅
Anyone else like this? 😅
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🌊Whilst I didn’t get to surf in Sri Lanka due to a broken toe, I absolutely love watching surfers as a pastime. I think it’s such a cool and impressive sport.🌊
🏄🏼Here are the best places to surf (or surf watch👀)
South Coast (November to April) 
🏄🏽‍♀️Hiriketiya 
🏄🏽‍♀️Matara
🏄🏽‍♀️Ahangama 
🏄🏽‍♀️Midigama
🏄🏽‍♀️Thalpe
🏄🏽‍♀️Mirissa 
🏄🏽‍♀️Hikkadawa
🏄🏽‍♀️Unwatuna 
There are also some smaller beach towns in between the above 
East Coast (May-October) 
🏄🏽‍♀️Arugam Bay 
🏄🏽‍♀️Pottuvil Point 
🏄🏽‍♀️Panama 
Do you fancy trying the surf in Sri Lanka?
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Tell me a random fact about yourself 💬💕⬇️
(PS I honestly don’t know why I turn around and look shocked at the rainbow in this video. 🌈The rainbow is literally the reason I asked for a picture 😂😂. One too many seltzers I think)
🌴 Welcome to @laplaya.hiriketiya If you’re l 🌴 Welcome to @laplaya.hiriketiya
If you’re looking to spend a boujee day in Sri Lanka make sure you head to @laplaya.hiriketiya. For a cold glass of wine 🍷and some delish pizza 🍕
This was my favourite place in Hiriketiya and the music is just 👌🏽😍
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😍Pretty much Every Beach on La Digue is incredible but because this one takes a little more work to get to 🥾🌋 you’ll only find handful of other tourists here (in my experience at least) 
🚴🏽‍♀️ How to get there 🚴🏽‍♀️
🍃Head to the entrance of Grand Anse Beach. Most people cycle here and you will see straight in front of you a place to park your bikes 
🍃Head down the small path and follow the trail
🍃You will hike up and over one hill and come to another beach. Don’t get too excited this is Petit Anse beach not cocos so still a bit more to go.
🍃Continue up and over the second hill (this is a little bit longer than the first) 
🍃You have arrived at Anse Cocos
🍃This will take you about 30 minutes in total 
🍹Head straight to the beach shack and grab a mango daiquiri
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Beach Holidays, Europe, Road Trips · September 20, 2020

The Best Things To Do In Sagres, The Algarve

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The Algarve in Portugal is visited by 100,000’s of tourists each year and is an extremely popular beach holiday destination during the summer months. Towns like Albuferia, Lagos and Vilamoura are amongst the most visited in this region of Portugal. 

Unlike the above areas of The Algarve, Sagres is relaxed and chilled out surfer town not as popular with holidaymakers. This makes it the perfect place to come if you want to experience the beauty of Portugal, more specifically The Algarve, whilst avoiding big crowds of tourists. 

Once thought to be the end of the world (in the ancient world it was the last explored point on earth), Sagres is located on Portugal’s most south-westerly point, where nothing but the Atlantic Ocean can be seen for miles.  

The views in Sagres have a lot to offer such as rugged coastlines and cliffs, juxtaposed with beautiful pristine beaches. However, this place is most famous for its surf and other water sports like windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding. So, if you are up for adventure and exploration then Sagres will be for you!

I didn’t expect to love Sagres as much as I did (not sure what I was expecting), but I now can’t recommend it enough. Read on to see my top recommendations for a relaxing summer holiday in Sagres. 


Cabo Sao Vincente

When is the best time to visit Sagres?

Sagres welcomes visitors all year round, however, if you want to get the best of the sunny weather it’s best to visit during the summer season between May – October. 

Although, if you are coming during the summer months don’t let the warm temperature fool you. The ocean is still cold and Sagres can get extremely windy. Make sure you bring a wetsuit if you want to spend extended time in the water and pack a little jacket for the evening when the wind can cause a chill. 

What is the best way to get to Sagres?

The airport that serves The Algarve is Faro Airport. You can fly into Faro from most British airports, and if you catch it at the right time you can get return flights for as little as £50. 

From Faro airport, the journey to Sagres is roughly 90 minutes. An Uber will cost you roughly €90 and taxi’s slightly more. 

Praia De Mareta

What is the best way to see Sagres?

Walk: If you are planning on staying very local then walking is fine. Most of the beaches and restaurants are in walking distance from the town centre.

Bicycle or Scooter: There are a couple of bike and scooter rentals stores in Sagres. This is another great option if you want to go that bit further or if you just hate walking

Rent a car: This would be my most recommended option if you want to get out and explore Sagres as well as it’s surrounding areas. We only hired a car for a couple of days and then ordered Uber’s the rest of the time. However, I would suggest hiring one for the whole duration of your trip. When we worked out the cost of hiring a car for the week vs adding up all our Uber journey’s we realised we could have saved ourselves some money with the rental. 

Where to stay in Sagres?

There are three main top-rated hotels in Sagres; Pousada De Sagres, Sagres Good Time Apartments or Memmo Baleeria. We stayed at Pousada de Sagres. Although the décor was a little outdated, the views, location and super friendly staff made it the perfect place to stay. 

If you are backpacking, want to meet people or heading to Sagres on a surfing trip you can stay at the following hostels, some of which double up as surf schools: 

  • Sagres Sun Stay
  • Good Feeling
  • Sagres Natura Surf Camp
  • The Lighthouse Hostel

Or finally, if you are living that #VANLIFE you can park up in some wild camping spots, free car parks or you can book a pitch at a caravan park.

Sagres

Budgeting for Sagres

Prices in Sagres are fairly budget-friendly. Expect to pay around  €4-5 for a pint or glass of wine,  €6-9 for a cocktail and around  €10-£18 for a single dish.

Best places to eat and drink in Sagres

Sagres isn’t built up like most holiday resorts so the best bars and restaurants are dotted all over town as opposed to being on along a strip or in a centre. Nevertheless, there is some great food to be enjoyed here. 

Telheiro Do Infante : Looking over Praia de Mareta, this restaurant is a wonderful place to eat seafood whilst enjoying the sunset. Grab a bottle of their ‘Dory’ wine to accompany your dinner. 

A Tasca: Another great place to enjoy traditional Portuguese food whilst watching the sunset. This restaurant looks out over Porto da Baleeira.

Sagres
Sagres

The Hangout: One of our favourite places to eat in Sagres. We came here at least four times. Make sure to order the ‘Green Eggs’ at breakfast and for dinner grab a pizza along with the black pork and mozzarella salad.

Vila Velha: One of the top-rated restaurants in Sagres. I recommend the beef and chorizo skewers! 

Dromedario Bistro Bar: This is one of the oldest bars in Sagres (35 years and still going strong). Come here for tasty snacks and delicious cocktails. 

Pau De Pita: This bar Located next door to Dromedario. Head to the rooftop here to enjoy some cocktails with a view. 

Chiringuito Last Chance: Located close to Praia de Mareta this is yet another spot where you can enjoy some cocktails whilst looking out at a wonderful view.

Pau de Pita, Sagres

Best things to do in Sagres

Praia De Mareta

The most central beach in Sagres. The best time to catch this beach is just after sunrise before the rest of the town has woken up. It’s a great place to catch some peace before you start the rest your day. 

Praia de Mareta, Sagres
Praia de Mareta, Sagres

Praia De Martinhal

If you want to enjoy a spot of windsurfing then this is the beach to come to. Alternatively, if you just want to sunbathe all day whilst drinking sangria from the local beach bar then this beach is also for you.

Praia De Martinhal, Sagres
Praia De Martinhal, Sagres

Praia Do Tonel

A great place to go surfing if that’s your thing. The only downside I would say this beach has is the fact it’s not sheltered from the wind. We ended up with sand in our eyes and mouths after spending the day here.

Praia do Tonel,Sagres

Praia De Beliche

Unarguably the most beautiful beach in Sagres. You get to enjoy a birds-eye view of the beach before heading down the cliff on to the sand. You can also hire out a kayak and go exploring into the caves that surround this beach. Although I must warn you, part of this beach is nudist so you might be in for a few surprises. 

Praia de Beliche, Sagres
Praia de Beliche, Sagres

Go on a boat trip

You will have to head to the neighbouring town of Lagos to catch a boat trip. Lagos is 30 minutes away. An Uber will cost you €30. Alternatively you can catch the bus for €6 but it will take you an hour to get there and the buses are few and far between. 

There are plenty of boat trips to choose from Lagos. Click here to check out the boat trip we went on. It was such a great day. We got to enjoy some cocktails, music and also got to go paddleboarding. To top it all off, we even saw dolphins along the way. 

Go for a Surf Lesson 

As I mentioned earlier, Sagres is best known for its surf so it would be silly not to come here and get a lesson. Or if you are a bit of a pro then you can simply rent a surfboard. There are a few places in town where you can do both. Alternatively, if surfing is not the thing that you can also hire/get a lesson on a stand-up paddleboarding

Watch the sunset at Cabo Sao Vincente 

This is the headland where Portugal reaches its’most south-westerly point. This is the best place to watch the sunset in Sagres, and arguably in all of Portugal (according to the locals). You can chill on the rugged clifftops and watch the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Make sure you bring a jacket this is also the windiest part of Sagres. 

Cabo Sao Vincente, Sagres
Cabo Sao Vincente, Sagres

Do a road trip along the Costa Vincentina 

The Vicentina coast starts in Burgau (just east of Sagres) and stretches to Odeceixe (just north of Sagres). 

Costa Vincentina

Some of the best spots to visit along the Costa Vincentina are: 

  • Praia de Vale Figueira (this beach was our favourite)
  • Praia da Arrifana
  • Praia da Barradinha
  • Praia da Amoreira
  • Odeceixe
  • Azhena do Mar (head to Bar Palhinhas for champagne sangria and a great view)
Costa Vincentina
Costa Vincentina

How accessible is Sagres?

Click here to view the Algarve accessibility guide.

If you are looking for more summer holiday inspiration check out my guide to the Dominican Republic.


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Friendly reminder 🧡 (To myself included) to sto Friendly reminder 🧡 (To myself included) to stop the comparison. 
🧡 It can be so easy to do, especially on this app to compare our lives with other successes… but often we’re only seeing the end product, or highlight roll and not the years and months of work behind the scenes it took to get there. 
🧡So keep doing what your doing, keep chipping away and you’ll get there in the end.
💁🏽‍♀️This one’s for my late 20’s e 💁🏽‍♀️This one’s for my late 20’s early 30’s ladies having their early mid-life crisis facing all the decisions we have to make ⬇️
🔵 To quit or not to quit our jobs 
🔵 Wanting to change careers
🔵 Climbing the corporate ladder or going freelance 
🔵 Buying or not buying a house 
🔵 Having or not having kids 
🔵 And of course bucket list that’s wayyyyyyy to long 
Reel Idea  @the_unqualified_mum
🧡This week I confirmed to do something in the n 🧡This week I confirmed to do something in the new year that’s totally out of my Comfort zone, In a country I’ve never been to and a continent I’ve barely explored. 
🧡Whilst I’m filled with the fear, doubt and all the what ifs I’m also filled with excitement and doing something different and the opportunities that will come with that. 
🧡There’s also so much I need to do in between to make this possible so I’m also taking a huge bet on myself to which again is scary and exciting all at the same time. 
So this is your sign to do the thing ✨
🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰 🍃Sri Lan 🐘Sri Lankan Safari’s🐘🇱🇰
🍃Sri Lanka has a number of national parks where you can go on a safari experience🍃
Some of these include
🐊Yala National Park (This is the most popular NP in Sri Lanka for Safari) 
🐊Udawalawe National Park
🐊Minneriya National Park
🐊Wilpattu National Park
🐊Wasgamuwa National Park
🐊Gal Oya National Park
🐊Kumana National Park
🐊Bundala National Park
🐆🧸On the Safari you can expect to see elephants, peacocks, water buffalos, crocodiles and if you are really lucky; leopards and sloth bears!🦚🐘
🚗🍃I have been to both Yala National Park (back in 2016) and Udawalawe (this year). I’d say I much preferred the Udawalawe Safari.
🐆WHY DID I PREFER UDAWALAWE?🐘
🐾It felt more natural 🍃
🟢In Yala the drivers would walkie-talkie each other then there would be a rush of all these jeeps trying to crowd around an animal. My experience in Udawalawe wasn’t like that at all. The only time the drivers would communicate is if they passed each other on a track. 
🧘🏽‍♀️It was a lot quieter in Udawalawe 🤫
🟢This might have been to do with the time of day (we set off at 6 am) but most of it felt like we had the whole park to ourselves. At one point we were at a huge lake with water buffaloes, two elephants and crocodiles and we were the only jeep there. It was Magical. 
TIPS/RECOMMENDATIONS 💁🏽‍♀️
🦎I would really recommend booking a Stay at Lizard Safari Point in Udawalawe. The rooms are just £15 a night and we booked the tour directly through them and it was the best experience. 
🦎The tour cost about £35-£40 which included 4 hours of safari and entrance to the park. 
🌅Wherever you choose to do your safari make sure you go early morning! 
☔️Also, avoid booking on days when it’s going to rain as apparently the animals will hide!
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