Porto This cheap Portuguese destination is getting increasingly popular,so make sure to visit while it’s still affordable. Right now, you can take the train from Porto to Lisbon for as little as 30 one way. Once you arrive in, you’ll be delighted to learn that several top attractions he...
Whether you’re looking to fully relocate or just spend a weekend in the capital ofLisbon, Portuguese airlines allow you to bring your dog, cat, or ferret with you. Take a look at this detailed guide to find out how to do so. From required documents to whether your dog can travel in ...
The Douro is called “River of Gold” and you can see why in these pictures. This was a fabulous day trip from Porto and we escaped the tourists (yes, I know, we are tourists too)! Sintra is a day trip from Lisbon and is a MUST when visiting Portugal; I loved it! We planned a...
On one tour to Sintra from Lisbon, I met a woman I would end up celebrating Thanksgiving with in Porto a few days later. While heading toward the iconic Portuguese castle, we learned we had several things in common, including the next stop on our itinerary. After the day tour, we conne...
From the sweet Porto wine and Fado music heard on narrow colourful streets in Lisbon in a hot August afternoon, to the fairytales castles up in Sintra and then down to its fabulous Algarve coast, with hidden beaches and the white houses in Albufeira, I carry Portugal in my heart forever. ...
t understand, the visas had to be mailed to the embassy from within the U.S., meaning we had two options: mail them to my dad to coordinate the shipment to the Portuguese Embassy and then back to us in Lisbon OR have one (or more) of us fly back over to the U.S. and do it...
Fabrica de Sant’annain Lisbon dates back to 1741 and offers traditional hand-painted tiles and ceramics, along with custom one-of-a-kind pieces. Viuva Lamegoin Sintra offers trend-driven tiles suitable for various projects, from walls to restaurants. The company dates back to 1849. ...
Portugal has rapidly gained popularity among digital nomads, thanks to itsD7 visa, which allows freelancers to live and work in the country. Lisbon, the capital, is known for its affordable living, coworking spaces, and thriving expat community. Porto offers a smaller, more relaxed atmosphere whi...
A Day Trip from Lisbon to Sintra It’s not hard to see why Lord Byron referred to Sintra as “Glorious Eden.” We recommend families travel to Sintra from Lisbon. The only downside was that we felt like we were racing to fit it all in. My oldest commented that we could have easily ...
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