Scoping out the best day trips from Lisbon? Lisbon is undeniably an enchanting city, and it ranks high on my list of favorite European destinations. Its picturesque beauty and old-fashioned charm are so alluring that leaving becomes difficult. With an abundance of entertaining activities, one can easily be occupied for days and never run out … Read more
Need some destination inspiration for Portugal? This is the ultimate Portugal bucket list, with all the top things to do in the country. Portugal is an incredibly beautiful and ancient country, with a diverse range of breathtaking travel options and destinations. From north to south, Portugal offers up exciting vintage-y cites, eye popping landscapes, beautiful … Read more
Doing some trip planning for a visit to Sintra Portugal? Here are my must know tips for visiting, to have an efficient visit and avoid mistakes. Beautiful Sintra Portugal is the most popular day trip from Lisbon. As a result, in high season, the town is pure chaos. There’s a reason tourists are so besotted … Read more
Are you gearing up for a trip to Lisbon, Portugal? I’ve got you covered with my top tips and tricks to make your Lisbon visit both efficient and enjoyable. Plus, I’ll clue you in on the tourist traps you should steer clear of to ensure your trip is as smooth as it is memorable. Lisbon … Read more
Pena Palace, or the Palácio Nacional da Pena, is a Portuguese attraction that’s launched a thousand clicks. This UNESCO site sits in Sintra, just a quick 30 minute drive from Lisbon. Before I ever clapped eyes on it IRL, I was stunned. It looked downright wacky to me with its “anything goes” design ethos, albeit … Read more
Alçobaca is a former Cisterian monastery founded in the 12th century by Portugal’s first king, Afonso Henriques who hailed from Guimaraes. It’s a UNESCO-listed site and a must see landmark in Portugal. This guide tells you everything you need to see inside and gives you must know tips for visiting. If you love history or … Read more
Here’s my complete guide to visiting the UNESCO-listed Coimbra University in Coimbra Portugal, with must know tips for visiting. Coimbra is the perfect midway stop between Lisbon and Porto and well worth a visit. The fortress-like university on the hilltop is one of Portugal’s most impressive UNESCO sites. You’ll be awed by the splendid architecture … Read more
Lisbon is a sun-kissed capital known as the “Queen of the Sea.” With a unique blend of sophistication and faded old world charm, it’s one of my favorite cities in Europe. You could spend weeks in Lisbon and not see and experience all its treasures. But most of us don’t have scads of time on … Read more
Looking to get off the beaten path in Lisbon Portugal? I don’t blame you. The top attractions in Lisbon can be mobbed, especially in high season. It’s good to have a place to escape without omnipresent crowds. Besides, not every stroll or reverie needs to be shared with other tourists. And Lisbon’s charms are so … Read more
Jeronimos Monastery is Portugal’s most visited heritage site. It’s a stunning testament to Portugal’s Age of Discoveries and a magnificent example of Manueline architecture. The monastery is a twisting mass of honey colored stone that glows like gold in the sunshine. There’s also a marble esplanade dotted with gardens and fountains. In this guide, I … Read more