The Best 10 Days In Portugal and Spain Itinerary
Planning a trip to Portugal and Spain? Here’s my guide to taking a fantastic 10 day road trip in southern Portugal and southern Spain. This 10 day Spain-Portugal itinerary takes
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Guide To The Mysterious Quinta da Regaleira In Sintra Portugal
Want to step into a fairytale? Here’s my guide to visiting Quinta da Regaleira Palace in Sintra. Quinta da Regaleira is a must see attraction and a landmark in Sintra,
Where To Find The Famous Blue Azulejos Tiles in Porto Portugal
Exploring Porto and wondering where to find azulejos ? This guide takes you on a DIY walking tour of the best sites and landmarks in Porto with dazzling blue azulejo
Lisbon From Home: the Best Virtual Tours of Lisbon Portugal
Here’s my armchair travel guide for Lisbon Portugal. In this wanderlusty guide, you’ll find the best virtual tours of Lisbon that can magically transport you to the Queen of the
My Secret Tile Obsession: The Best Places To See Azulejos in Lisbon Portugal
Exploring Lisbon? Here’s my guide to the best places to find beautiful azulejo tiles in Lisbon Portugal. I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with Portuguese tiles. While on
Ruin Lust: Rock On In Portugal’s Citânia de Briteiros
You know how I love old stones. Especially 2500 year old stones. I affirmatively seek them out in my geographical cures. And you have to love them to get to
A Wild Ride on Lisbon’s Ascensor da Glória
“A simple spark can destroy the foundations of civilization.” — Lisbon street artist Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils One of the first things I encountered in Lisbon on my recent geographical
A Bodice Ripping Love Story At Portugal’s Alcobaça Monastery
The mere mention of Alcobaça Monastery in Portugal conjures a mini history lesson on one of Europe’s oldest and best UNESCO sites. Alcobaça is a 12th century masterpiece of Gothic
St. George’s Castle: Lisbon’s Fetching But Fake Castle
Here’s my complete guide to visiting Castelo de São Jorge, St. George’s Castle, in Lisbon. A truthful guide. St. George’s Castle is Lisbon’s most recognizable landmark. But it’s a fake.
Guide To Carmo Convent, Lisbon’s Open Air Memorial
Here’s my guide to visiting Carmo Convent in Lisbon Portugal. Lisbon isn’t a city with grand monuments and squares like other European capitals. There aren’t that many truly “wow” sites