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…
Only have one day in Porto? While you definitely won’t be able to see everything there is to see in Porto in a day, we think you can certainly get a good feel for what makes the city special and interesting. With its exquisite tiled churches, spectacular viewpoints, indulgent local dishes, and namesake port wine,…
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….
Porto was our last stop on our first foray into Portugal, and we found it to be equally charming as its friendly rival to the south, Lisbon. Porto is somewhat of a contradiction in that, on one hand, it feels very young and lively (especially at night) while simultaneously feeling older and more historic than…
In this guide to spending 3 days in Porto, we’ll give you our take on exactly how to plan your Porto itinerary with everything you need to know to plan your trip. All the details you need to plan your trip are below – what to do, where to stay, when to visit, and more. …