Month: June 2020

Lisbon

Lisbon: Get to know Portugal’s Capital

Lisbon (Lisboa) is Portugal’s capital and largest city. This is where I arrive and depart from every time I go (as my parents live in central Portugal its the easiest – you can also fly internationally into Porto or Faro). Lisbon deserves MULTIPLE posts, so lets start with WHY Lisbon is a must visit destination. From its history, nightlife, traditions, modern architecture, colourful streets, and even nearby beaches, it defiantly has something for everyone. It

Central Portugal

Grutas da Mira de Aire / Caves of Mira de Aire

Mira de Aire is a small town about an hour out of Lisbon. Nestled between mountains, it is home to one of Portugal’s 7 Natural Wonders: Grutas de Mira de Aire. Portugal has tons of underground caves, most are open to the public,  accompanied by a guide, some even have halls inside to host events – like the caves of Mira de Aire! Yes you read that correctly there is a HALL that you can

Central Portugal

Nazaré, Portugal: A Guide

Nazaré, Portugal — a place I visit EVERY time I am in Portugal. I have never been to Portugal and not visited Nazaré. If your in Lisbon, Nazaré is the perfect beach getaway from the big city (even if you go there off season its still a place to visit, you may get lucky and see a pro surfer ride an unbelievable wave!). It only takes 1 hour and 25 minutes to get there (from

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