If you’re staying in Lisbon for more than a couple days, I highly suggest spending at least half a day exploring the nearby town of Sintra. In this post, I’ll share how to get there, what to do, and how much it may cost you. Getting There Let’s get two of the options out ofContinue reading “A Day In Sintra – Part 1”
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What To Do In Lisbon – 7 Things To Do In The City Of Seven Hills (and 2 fun day trips!)
Lisbon is a fascinating city with tons of history and something for people of all interests to enjoy. From foodie stops to museums to Instagram-worthy sites, you’ll find it all in the City of Seven Hills. With the increasing popularity of budget airlines, many are offering free stopovers in their home city and TAP AirContinue reading “What To Do In Lisbon – 7 Things To Do In The City Of Seven Hills (and 2 fun day trips!)”
Top 10 Things To Do In Porto, Portugal
Coming to Portugal, there are three main areas you’re likely going to explore. You’ll probably fly into Lisbon and maybe explore one of the beach towns in the Algarves, but our favorite city in Portugal was definitely Porto in the northern third of the country. It’s laid back lifestyle, picturesque views, and never-ending supply ofContinue reading “Top 10 Things To Do In Porto, Portugal”
A River Cruise In The Douro Valley – The Perfect Day Trip From Porto
If you’re spending more than a couple days in Porto, one of the absolute must-dos is to take a day trip 1.5hrs east to the Douro Valley. The region is teeming with beauty as you pass by terraced hills looking over the winding Douro River. If you have a car, you can stop as youContinue reading “A River Cruise In The Douro Valley – The Perfect Day Trip From Porto”
What To Pack For Portugal
During our recent trip to Portugal, I decided to document what I packed before hand and what I would change for a future trip. You’ll find that I like to travel in what I consider “shoulder season” where it’s not as busy as high-season meaning costs come down and it’s not as slow as low-seasonContinue reading “What To Pack For Portugal”