With the notable exception of Italy (mi amore!), which we’ve visited every single year for the past three years, Spain and Portugal are the two European countries where we’ve spent the most time over the past several years. Our recent forays into Spain and Portugal include a full two months a few years back, a…
By the time we actually made it to Lisbon, Portugal had long been on our list of places to visit. After saving for years to spend a year traveling (and a few rocky years in 2020 and 2021), we found ourselves planning a three month trip to Europe, flying in and out of Lisbon. All…
In a lot of ways, Lisbon reminds us of San Francisco, which is where we met and spent our first eight years together. It has plenty of hills (which means both incredible views and also getting sweaty trying to get to those views), it has a big red bridge, and it’s earthquake prone. Same-same, but…
Sintra, once the preferred summer destination for royalty looking to escape the oppressive Lisbon heat, is a picturesque hilltop town just northwest of Lisbon. In Sintra, you’ll find amazing views in all directions, some unique architectural styles that you aren’t likely to find anywhere else in Portugal, and expansive castles and palaces fit for royalty….
When we started researching for a trip to Lisbon, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in terms of coffee. If it was anything like my previous experiences with coffee in Europe – which, to be fair, were outdated by more than a decade – then it wasn’t going to be my cup of tea…
If you rewind ten years or so, you’d probably find it difficult to find good information on visiting Portugal. At that point, Portugal wasn’t firmly established on the tourist map for a variety of reasons. Fast forward to today and you’ll find Portugal has been all over many “10 new destinations to visit” lists that…