Last summer, I had one of the most stressful travel experiences of my life. I was flying from London to Rome for a much-needed vacation, everything planned down to the minute—hotel booked, airport transfers arranged, itinerary ready. But then, the unthinkable happened: my flight was delayed over six hours . I sat at Heathrow, watching other travelers board their flights while mine seemed stuck in limbo. At first, I felt helpless. How could I possibly salvage this trip? But then, a friend mentioned that in Europe, passengers are often entitled to compensation for flight delays and cancellations . Honestly, I had no idea. I thought delays were just part of travel. That’s when I discovered AirHelp ( check here if you qualify ). It completely changed how I handle travel mishaps. Let me walk you through my experience claiming compensation, step by step, so you can do it too. Step 1: Determine if Your Flight Qualifies The first thing I did was check whether my flight qualified for comp...
A Few Stories From My Trip I didn’t expect to fall in love with Portugal . Don’t get me wrong—I knew I’d like it. I’d seen the photos: the golden beaches , tiled buildings , pastel pastries . But “like” turned into “I never want to leave” somewhere between a bite of warm pastel de nata in Lisbon and a quiet morning walk on the cliffs in the Algarve . If you’re thinking of going, I can’t recommend it enough. And here’s my honest take: spring is the best time to visit Portugal . Not just because of the weather (which was amazing), but because the whole country feels… awake. But not chaotic. Let me tell you what it was like. Lisbon: Bright Tiles, Hilltop Views, and Pastéis Everywhere I arrived in Lisbon in mid-May. It was warm enough for short sleeves, but I still needed a jacket at night—exactly how I like it. The air smelled like sea breeze and grilled sardines . My Airbnb was in Alfama , and walking through those twisty, narrow streets each morning felt like stepping into a ...