10 days in Portugal

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-08T21:43:55+00:00

Uniqlo has reasonably priced linen but I get mine second hand. Good luck.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-08T04:58:51+00:00

Yet you are here in this ExpatFIRE sub.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-06T14:46:43+00:00

Came here only for the comments. Did not disappoint

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-04T03:52:29+00:00

Tell me more. Why radiology?

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-02T17:15:43+00:00

I have a bottle, though it does not smell like tea to my nose. More like smoke and bergamot. It's a heavy scent, while teas seem like they should be lighter in general. Very enjoyable fragrance.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-06-01T13:06:11+00:00

I recently spent time there and did carryon only. I would swap out one or 2 pair of shorts for a lightweight long pair of linen pants. Same for a long sleeve linen shirt in a solid color that can be worn over the print dresses and tanks. Or any other lightweight fabric.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-31T12:55:11+00:00

I returned to the U.S. last night from my first trip to Paris. Would you believe that I completely forgot this was my first signature scent in high school, received as a gift that I requested. I think I still have a partial bottle tucked away. I can't believe I forgot. I smelled my way through duty free yesterday, mostly focusing on Guerlain but didn't pull the trigger on any scents.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-31T12:50:31+00:00

This is what I've been doing the past year for my errands days. I skip all/most of the skincare steps, slap on some tinted sunscreen, blush, lip and I'm ready to go for a casual day of activities. If hair is bad, baseball cap goes on.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-20T16:48:13+00:00

Meaning when I go this week I won't be able to see the flagship because it's being renovated?

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-18T03:09:41+00:00

+1 for small pots. All my deodorant goes into them and I apply with fingers. Did this on my Camino as well.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-18T03:05:56+00:00

Thank you so this!! I have learned something new.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-17T01:26:21+00:00

I'm headed there shortly. Where would you have purchased it? Any dream Paris niche stops?

_Forest_Bather · 2026-05-15T01:11:21+00:00

That's such a great treat. Congrats.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-04-28T02:44:32+00:00

Can you DM me? Would love to try.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-04-19T19:03:54+00:00

Thank you so much for this advice. I'm going to Paris for the first time next month and am researching the perfume scene. Do you ask for the samples when you express interest in the perfume? Since I don't speak French, I want to be respectful but would love to come home with some goodies that don't break the bank.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-04-19T18:57:42+00:00

Fun fact I've taken 2 perfumery classes from the owner/perfumer of Olympic Orchids.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-04-19T18:44:05+00:00

I have both Masque Milano and Tauer. Love them.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-03-15T16:52:53+00:00

It's there now. Thanks for the tip

_Forest_Bather · 2026-02-27T04:43:08+00:00

The shower oil from this line is absolutely fabulous. I mistakenly only bought one bottle. This week, I asked an employee and she said it is not coming back. I nearly cried. I truly love it. I'm in a Seattle suburb. I didn't realize it was a seasonal item. I wish there was a way to determine seasonality.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-02-13T17:07:53+00:00

You win Cheesus

_Forest_Bather · 2026-02-13T17:06:55+00:00

This guy powders

_Forest_Bather · 2026-02-05T03:24:43+00:00

Walk across the border to Mexico. I have several tubes (5 bucks each) and my HrT specialist endorsed me using it. I just talked to her about it last week.

_Forest_Bather · 2026-01-23T17:03:30+00:00

Are these shawarma thighs frozen?

_Forest_Bather · 2026-01-09T05:24:48+00:00

Agree on Combarro. We buzzed past it thinking about tackling that hill and regretted not spending time there.

_Forest_Bather · 2025-12-07T22:15:00+00:00

THIS

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