Portugal has a habit of being reduced to Lisbon, Porto and a long strip of Algarve beaches. That is slightly unfair on a country that keeps some of its best stories in places with medieval walls, hilltop castles and populations smaller than a busy football stadium. The smaller towns are where things become interesting. One […]
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Ridiculously useful Portugal travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Lisbon Travel Guides Trams, tarts, and tall buildings – welcome to Portugal’s bustling capital, Lisboa. This city is not for the faint-hearted; there are a lot of hills. Luckily for those in holiday mode, the city has lots of elevators in the form of trams. Check out tram 28 for the tourist scenic route, and […]
Did you know that they eat snails in Lisbon? Portugal’s capital, Lisbon has a large variety of meals on offer but if you are an affordable travel fan like me, you’ll devour our tips on where to eat in Lisbon for under €30 (for 2!) I’ve also thrown in Lisbon food prices and a health […]
Looking for tips on the best day trips from Lisbon? Look no further! While the city of Lisbon, with its tiles, tantalising tarts, and trams, is so lovely there is a good excuse to leave. Not far from the Portuguese capital, you will find vineyards, beaches, castles and palaces. So let’s take a look at […]
Portugal’s capital Lisbon is bouncing! The city is crammed with winding streets, street art, delicious food and a vibrant music scene. The city boasts of beautiful viewpoints and a bar by the beach. It is easy to lose a day, spend a long weekend or even an extended break in Lisboa, if you throw a […]