Need some destination inspiration for Portugal? Here’s my guide to 40 must visit landmarks in Portugal. 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 azulejo-clad churches, and important historic landmarks. There’s … Read more
Here’s my guide to spending 2 days in Lisbon, a magnetic fairytale city with an amazing location on the Tagus River in Portugal. This Lisbon itinerary covers all the top attractions and best things to do and see in Lisbon in 2 days. I’ve also included helpful tips to make sure you enjoy your time … Read more
Can we speak honestly about Aveiro Portugal? Is it really a town in Portugal worth visiting or adding to your itinerary? Sometimes I think that honesty seems largely eclipsed by enthusiasm in the blogosphere. Perhaps it’s because we travel bloggers travel to objectively beautiful places and mostly have phenomenal experiences. But that can’t always be … Read more
Scoping out some day trips from Porto Portugal? Here’s my guide to the 22 best day trips from Porto. I give you an overview of each Porto day trip destination and give you tips for getting there. Porto is a beautiful city that’s hard to leave. You could stay busy for days there and be perfectly … Read more
Scoping out day trip ideas from Lisbon? Here’s my guide to the 21 best day trips from Lisbon. Lisbon is a feast for the eyes, and one of my favorite cities in Europe. With its alluring old world charm, you may never want to leave. You could stay busy for days there and be perfectly … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting the breathtaking Alçobaca Monastery in Portugal. 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 … 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
Wondering how to spend one day in Guimaraes Portugal? I’ve got you covered. This 1 day in Guimaraes itinerary covers all the top attractions and best things to do in Guimaraes. Dating from the 9th century, the UNESCO-listed Guimaraes is a surefire charmer with no end to the embarrassment of riches. It’s one of the easiest … Read more
Here’s my guide to visiting beautiful Óbidos, a must see UNESCO site and one of Portugal’s most beautiful towns. This guide covers the top attractions and best things to do and see in Óbidos. I also give you must know tips for visiting. The charming and cobbled Old World cornucopia of medieval Óbidos Portugal is … Read more
Here’s my guide to spending 2 amazing days in Porto, a magnetic fairytale city with an unrivaled location on the Douro River in Portugal. This Porto itinerary covers all the top attractions and best things to do and see in Porto in two days. You’ll discover where to eat, play, and stay in Porto. Porto … Read more