Look, we’re from coastal California (which we realized over the course of our Algarve road trip is remarkably similar to the Algarve in terms of scenery, flora, and fauna) and we still thought this hike was spectacular. If you’re not used to sweeping coastal vistas, blue-green waters that perfectly contrast with the golden sand of…
We love Lisbon. It’s the largest city in Portugal – also the capital – with a rich history that features a diverse cast of characters, from the Romans and Visigoths in medieval times, to the Islamic Caliphates hailing from North Africa, to the Christian Crusaders, and many more. They were also the first people to…
Lisbon was both our first stop in Portugal, and was also our last stop in Europe a couple of months later when our 89 days in Europe were up (that’s just shy of the 90 day maximum we can spend in the E.U. on a tourist visa). We really enjoyed Lisbon on that first trip,…
As you’re going to see when we get into the meat of this guide, the gluten free options in Lisbon are good, not great. In my mind (and after multiple trips to Spain and Italy, the holy grail of gluten free travel in my experience) there are two tiers of gluten free European cities. You…