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Iโm Carter, an American traveler living in Portugal and the creator of Atypical Vagabond. After selling my technology business, I traded the conventional path for slow travel, life abroad, and a slightly unreasonable number of long walks across Europe. I share honest Portugal guides, Camino stories, digital nomad advice, and practical lessons to help you explore the world with greater confidence and purpose.

Week of July 29, 2026 This week, I learned that…

Madeira is one of Europe’s most spectacular island destinations, combining…
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To view this content, you must be a member of James’s Patreon at $5 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a…

Traveler โข Storyteller โข Punk Rocker
Iโm Carter, an American traveler living in Portugal and the creator of Atypical Vagabond. After selling my technology business, I traded the conventional path for slow travel, life abroad, and a slightly unreasonable number of long walks across Europe. I share honest Portugal guides, Camino stories, digital nomad advice, and practical lessons to help you explore the world with greater confidence and purpose.

Week of July 29, 2026 This week, I learned that…

Madeira is one of Europe’s most spectacular island destinations, combining…
Portugal does not end when you leave Lisbon, and it…

The Belรฉm District is all called Santa Maria de Belรฉm parish within the western limits of Lisbon, Portugal. The district is along the northern…

Greetings, adventure seekers! Today, let’s set our sights on a remarkable feat of engineering and a thrilling experience. For those…

If you are an American expat living in Sweden, then there are some things you must know about filing your…

The Jerรณnimos Monastery is an essential fixture in Portuguese history. About Jerรณnimos Monastery The Jerรณnimos Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jerรณnimos), also…

Have you considered catching the Marrakech express and checking out parts of Morocco? If so, definitely check out the Bahia…

History of the Belรฉm Tower Belรฉm Tower (Torre de Belem) was built in the 16th century by architect Francisco de Arruda.…

The Belรฉm District is called Santa Maria de Belรฉm parish within the western limits of Lisbon, Portugal. The district is along the northern shore…

Have you been dreaming of living in Croatia as an expat? You may have been wondering how to get a…

Castelo de Sรฃoย Jorge, or the Sรฃo Jorge Castle, is one of Lisbon’s most emblematic landmarks. The Castle’s profile stands out…

To view this content, you must be a member of James’s Patreon at $5 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a…

Traveler โข Storyteller โข Punk Rocker
Iโm Carter, an American traveler living in Portugal and the creator of Atypical Vagabond. After selling my technology business, I traded the conventional path for slow travel, life abroad, and a slightly unreasonable number of long walks across Europe. I share honest Portugal guides, Camino stories, digital nomad advice, and practical lessons to help you explore the world with greater confidence and purpose.

Week of July 29, 2026 This week, I learned that…

Madeira is one of Europe’s most spectacular island destinations, combining…
Portugal does not end when you leave Lisbon, and it…