No matter the weight of problems or the depth of your pockets, the sun, the ocean, and the company of friends offer a freedom beyond measure—a boundless spirit that lives outside, wild and untamed, in every wave and ray of light.
Portugal changed my life. I left Brazil at 30, escaping the dangers of being Black in a poor neighborhood. My first trip overseas felt like a gift, but soon after, COVID hit, turning my dream into a struggle. My friends kept me going—I owe them everything.
