Silves: Portugal’s Off the Beaten Path Algarve Town
Few places in the Algarve can really be called “Off the Beaten Path,” but Silves still fits the bill (for now!). Not that many people… Read More »Silves: Portugal’s Off the Beaten Path Algarve Town
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Visiting Sintra’s Convent of the Capuchos (Convento dos Capuchos) Worth it?
The Convent of the Capuchos may or may not make your Sintra shortlist, but should it? This sight was the one place that we couldn’t… Read More »Visiting Sintra’s Convent of the Capuchos (Convento dos Capuchos) Worth it?
Lisbon vs Porto Portugal (Where Should You Spend Your Time?)
For this article I did some major digging: Why choose Lisbon over Porto, and vice versa? I have my own opinion, but I dredged all… Read More »Lisbon vs Porto Portugal (Where Should You Spend Your Time?)
Guide to Guimaraes: Portugal’s Underrated Northern Town
Often described as a “day trip” from the popular nearby city of Porto, you would be FAR more likely to see us day tripping to… Read More »Guide to Guimaraes: Portugal’s Underrated Northern Town
Downside of Retiring to Portugal (Surprising Pros and Cons!)
As soon as we saw that Portugal enjoys more than 300 sunny days every year, we began plotting our move. (Okay, not exactly, but it… Read More »Downside of Retiring to Portugal (Surprising Pros and Cons!)
Lisbon’s Instagrammable Pink Street | Rua Nova do Carvalho
Rua Nova do Carvalho in Lisbon, Portugal, is better known simply as “The Pink Street.” It is easy to get to and just short enough… Read More »Lisbon’s Instagrammable Pink Street | Rua Nova do Carvalho
Mystery and Magic in Quinta da Regaleira (The Initiation Well Explained!)
Sintra is one of our favourite places, and Quinta da Regaleira is our top pick in Sintra. This little slice of paradise has a bit… Read More »Mystery and Magic in Quinta da Regaleira (The Initiation Well Explained!)
Lisbon in Winter – Dreamy Days in Portugal’s Capital
My favourite time of year to travel is fall or winter, and Lisbon is no exception! Lisbon in winter is not just Christmas markets and… Read More »Lisbon in Winter – Dreamy Days in Portugal’s Capital
Is Porto Worth Visiting? 25 Year Old Me Says No
As Lisbon becomes ever more popular as a European destination, Porto establishes itself as the next trendy “up and comer” amongst hipsters and travel bugs.… Read More »Is Porto Worth Visiting? 25 Year Old Me Says No
Slow Travel Portugal – An itinerary so good you won’t want to leave!
Portugal is one of those places that ruins our future travel plans…because we just want to keep going back! With so much of the world… Read More »Slow Travel Portugal – An itinerary so good you won’t want to leave!