The Initiation Well, and More
Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal, is probably most known for its stunning Initiation Well. But, wait, there’s two of…
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A Must-Visit: Photos Don’t Do It Justice!
Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal, is something you gotta see for yourself. No photo will ever be able to capture…
Memories of Madeira
There are a few places to choose from, when finding a place to lunch at in Sintra, Portugal. I landed…
Daytripping: To Sintra from Lisbon
Sintra is kind of divided into two parts, Estefânia, where you arrive by train, and the historic district, where you…
Day Trip to Cascais from Lisbon
Initially Cascais wasn’t on my to-do list for this Portugal trip, but since I was travelling via it to get…
Cabo da Roca: Westernmost Point of Mainland Europe
Cape Roca, one of the extreme points of Europe, and Portugal, is an easy day trip from Lisbon, on public…
Casa de Cha de Belem
This Lisbon lunch place was another fluke. And another good one. It is located in the same building as Belem…
Belem Neigbourhood: A Pleasant Surprise
Belem is a neighbourhood I didn’t get to visit on my first time in Lisbon, Portugal. After seeing pics of…
Giving Saint George’s Castle a Second Chance
The first time I stepped inside the walls of Saint George’s Castle in Lisbon, Portugal, was back in the 90’s.…
World Expo ’98
The area of the World’s Fair held in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1998, has been repurposed, and is now known as…
Strolling Central Lisbon
What I like most about visiting new corners of the world, is wandering aimlessly around. Turning left and right on…
Top, Cheap, Central Lisbon Hotel
Grande Pensao Alcobia in Lisbon, Portugal, might look like a shabby shack upon arrival, but don’t be fooled by the…