Planning a trip to Sintra Portugal? Here’s my guide to visiting the remarkable Pena Palace. Sintra is an easy day trip from Lisbon and should be on your Portugal itinerary. This Pena Palace guide tells you everything to do and see at the popular palace. The romantic Pena Palace is one of the most magical … 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
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
Here’s my guide to visiting the spectacular Jeronimos Monastery in Lisbon Portugal. Jeronimos Monastery is one of the most important landmarks in Portugal. The limestone edifice is a must visit attraction in Lisbon’s UNESCO-rich Belem suburb. It’s Portugal’s most visited heritage site. In this guide, I give you an overview of the monastery’s history and … Read more
Here’s my guide to the top attractions and best things to do and see in Belem. Belem is an architecturally-rich suburb of Lisbon. It’s an easy mini day trip from Lisbon. It’s just southwest of the city center. Belem is Lisbon’s prime cultural district. It’s a must see for its cluster of UNESCO-listed monuments. Some … 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
Here’s my recommended itinerary for spending 3 perfect days in Budapest Hungary. Three days in Budapest is a goodly amount of time to thoroughly cover the amazing sites in this wonderful Central European city. If you have extra time, Budapest also makes a great base for day trips in area. And I give you 5 … Read more
Here’s my one day in Siena itinerary. This Siena itinerary covers all the top must visit attractions, landmarks, museums, and destinations in Siena in 24 hours. But just to be clear, under no circumstances do I recommend spending only 1 day in beautiful rose-hued Siena. Absolutely, positively, not recommended. Gorgeous Siena is one of the best … Read more