Small, and easy to explore, Porto is a perfect destination for families © Serbek / Getty Images While Lisbon is Portugal's top holiday destination, quieter Porto is a great alternative if you have kids in tow. Why? Well, for one thing, it's smaller and more manageable, with a ...
It may not be in the center of the city, but it certainly feels like the center of Lisbon. Due to its location next to the Royal Palace, the square was previously known as Terreiro do Paço (Palace Yard), butafter the great earthquake of 1755, the praça was completely remodeled an...
The best way to travel from Lisbon to Sintra is by train, with two regular and direct rail services departing from central Lisbon. This article will provide an in-depth explanation of these train services and help you get the most from your day trip to Sintra. Insight:You should never plan...
TAP Air Portugal allows stopovers in Lisbon or Porto for up to 10 days at no additional airfare. This gives you a ton of flexibility that will allow you to travel and immerse yourself in the Portuguese culture before continuing on in your journey. Singapore Airlines Singapore Airlines offers ...
Discount airlines connect Porto with airports all over Europe, but if you’re coming from the US, Australia or other distant countries, look at flights into Lisbon. From there, it’s a little more than three hours by train or bus to Porto. Even with the extra cost of moving between citi...
Many of Lisbon’s highlights can be experienced in a very short visit (5 to 8 hours), making it ideal if you have a long connection between flights. The airport is only 7km from the city centre and is conveniently connected to the metro. For your short visit, catch the metro to Rossio...
►Flight from Portugal to China:connecting flights. ►Flight time from Portugal to China:13 hours +. ►China major entry cities:Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Xian, Chengdu. ►Portugal major departure cities:Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Funchal. ...
Taking shorter regional trips while traveling around Europe also costs less, plus you get to see more of your destination. Make sure you give yourself enough time to relax, enjoy Europe, and avoid travel burn out! Protip #2: Remember to account for travel time between European cities! Think...
Coffee is enjoying sitting down:It’s rare to take coffee to go (although it’s becoming more common in Lisbon and Porto). Most people sit down or if they’re in a rush, have a quick espresso at the counter. Flavorings are not the norm:Sugar is served in a packet, not in the co...
Retiring abroad in another country is not going to be the answer for all Canadians. If living close to family 12 months a year is extremely important to you, or if you really enjoy winter, or perhaps you just hate air travel – then retiring abroad probably isn’t for you. That’s 100...