Stories From Somewhere

Stories From Somewhere
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Stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Every place changes us a little. Every person leaves something behind. Every season of life has a story. Welcome to Stories From Somewhere. Come with me as we explore the places, people and moments that shape who we become. 📍Currently Somewhere in Lisbon 🌐 www.TheStoriesFromSomewhere.com 🎙️Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

  1. 4d ago

    My Favorite Rainy Day | An Unexpected Adventure in Tomar, Portugal

    I drove to Tomar, Portugal, hoping to escape weeks of nonstop rain. But the moment Bella and I arrived, it started raining again! What began as a change of plans turned into one of my favorite memories from finding shelter in a cozy restaurant to exploring the beautiful streets of Tomar once the rain stopped. In this episode of Stories From Somewhere, I reflect on life in Portugal, unexpected adventures, and how sometimes the moments that don't go according to plan become the stories we treasure most. ✨ Have you ever had a day that didn't go according to plan but turned out beautifully? I'd love to hear your story! Discover more at www.TheStoriesFromSomewhere.com

  2. Nov 1

    I Didn't Like Sintra at First… Until I Discovered Its Magical Forests |

    Can I tell you a story? About a place in Portugal I didn't particularly love the first time I visited… but now find myself returning to almost every week. When I first visited Sintra, I wasn't exactly enchanted. Between the tourists, the traffic, and those impossibly narrow two-way streets, I wasn't sure it was somewhere I'd want to visit again. But then I discovered a completely different side of Sintra. The magical forests. The winding hiking trails. The lush greenery and peaceful nature that make you feel like you've stepped into another world. And suddenly, I understood why this place was so special. In Story 13 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm sharing how exploring the nature and hiking trails of Sintra, Portugal, completely changed my perspective and why this once overwhelming destination has become one of my favorite places to escape into nature while living near Lisbon. This story is about changing first impressions, discovering hidden beauty, and realizing that sometimes a place has more to offer than what we see at first glance. Because sometimes the magic wasn't missing. We just hadn't found our way to it yet.  📍 Have you ever visited somewhere you didn't love at first, only to discover something that completely changed your mind? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

  3. Oct 25

    My Favorite Park | Finding Peace in Unexpected Places

    Sometimes the places that stay with us aren't the ones we were looking for. In Story 12 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm sharing the story of a beautiful park I recently discovered in Portugal and the unexpected sense of peace I found there. There's something special about stumbling upon a place that makes you slow down, breathe a little deeper, and simply enjoy being exactly where you are. This story is about discovering beauty in unexpected places, finding moments of stillness in everyday life, and realizing that even when we're building a home somewhere new, there's always more to discover. Because sometimes a place becomes unforgettable not because of what happened there, but because of how it made us feel. Where's a place that brings you an incredible sense of peace? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

  4. Oct 18

    My Favorite Café in Lisbon | Finding Comfort and Belonging Abroad

    Have you ever found a place that made a difficult season of life feel a little easier? In Story 11 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm taking you to my favorite café in Lisbon, Portugal a place that became so much more than somewhere to order a chai latte. When you move abroad and begin building a life in a new country, it's often the smallest routines that bring the greatest comfort. A familiar table. A favorite drink. A place where you can sit, breathe, and feel a little more at home. In this personal story about living in Portugal, finding belonging, and starting over, I reflect on how one ordinary café became a source of peace and familiarity during a challenging chapter of my life. Because sometimes the places that change us aren't extraordinary. They're simply the places that give us somewhere to go while we're figuring things out. And sometimes, finding home in a new country happens one chai latte at a time. I'd love to know: Do you have a café, park, bookstore, or special little place that has helped you through a chapter of your life? Tell me your somewhere. Stories From Somewhere is a collection of personal stories about moving abroad, life in Lisbon, Portugal, finding home, personal growth, and the ordinary moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

  5. Oct 11

    What I Don’t Miss: The Surprising Things I Left Behind When I Moved Abroad

    What happens when you move abroad and realize there are things about your old life you don't miss at all? In Story 10 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm exploring the other side of leaving home. After moving from Los Angeles to Lisbon, Portugal, I started noticing things about my life in the United States that I had once considered completely normal but no longer wanted to carry with me. From everyday routines and the pace of life to the unexpected freedom of slowing down, this is a personal story about living abroad, starting over, and discovering what really matters. Because moving to another country doesn't just teach you what you miss. Sometimes, it shows you what you're relieved to have left behind. Portugal isn't perfect, and neither was my life in Los Angeles. But living somewhere different gave me a new perspective on both. Maybe starting over isn't about rejecting your past. Maybe it's about deciding what deserves to come with you and what you're finally ready to leave behind. What's something from an old chapter of your life that you don't miss? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

  6. Oct 5

    What I Miss Most: The Things You Don’t Appreciate Until You Leave

    What do you miss most when you leave a place you once called home? When I moved abroad, I expected to miss certain things. But the longer I’ve lived away, the more I’ve realized that what I miss most isn’t really things at all. It’s people. Familiar routines. Spontaneous plans. Places I once passed without thinking twice. And ordinary moments I didn’t know I should be paying attention to while I was living them. In Story 9 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m reflecting on what it means to miss a life you were completely ready to leave and why missing something doesn’t mean you want it back. Sometimes it simply means it mattered. Maybe finding a new home doesn’t erase the homes that came before it. Maybe we just learn to carry pieces of them with us. So, what do you miss most? Not the obvious answer the tiny, ordinary thing you never expected to miss. Tell me your somewhere. I’ll meet you somewhere. ✨

  7. Sep 28

    The Loneliest Afternoon: Loving the Life You Chose and Still Missing Home

    Can you love the life you chose…and still feel lonely in it? In Story 8 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m telling you about one very ordinary afternoon in Lisbon when, despite being happy with the life I had built, I suddenly felt incredibly far away from the people I loved. Nothing terrible happened. There was no dramatic turning point. Just one of those quiet moments when distance feels a little heavier than usual. This is a story about loneliness, independence, missing the people who already know you, and learning that two things can be true at once: you can be grateful for where you are and still miss what and who you left behind. Maybe loneliness isn't always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it's simply a reminder that connection matters. If someone came to mind while listening, send the message. Make the call. Tell them you've been thinking about them. What helps you feel connected when you're far away from the people you love? Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I’ll meet you somewhere. ✨

  8. Sep 21

    The Walk I Know by Heart: How Lisbon Became Familiar

    There’s a walk in Lisbon I’ve taken so many times that my feet seem to know the way on their own. But once, every one of these streets was unfamiliar. In Story 7 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m taking you along my favorite walk and reflecting on the quiet ways a new place slowly becomes yours. Maybe belonging doesn’t arrive in one big moment. Maybe it happens one familiar street, one ordinary day, and one walk at a time.  Do you have a walk or little place that feels like yours? Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

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Stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Every place changes us a little. Every person leaves something behind. Every season of life has a story. Welcome to Stories From Somewhere. Come with me as we explore the places, people and moments that shape who we become. 📍Currently Somewhere in Lisbon 🌐 www.TheStoriesFromSomewhere.com 🎙️Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

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    Stories From Somewhere
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    15
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