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.…
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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…
Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Canario
These two were the best experiences on Sao Miguel, Azores. The views of Sete Cidades, from the Boca do Inferno…
Worth the Hike
When visiting the hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Paz, on the hillside of Vila Franca do Compo on Sao Miguel…
Best Mussels Ever!!
I can’t remember the last time I had mussels like the ones I got served at waterfront Sabores da Vizinha…
Agua de Pau
This place was not on my Azores to-do list, so for this one I just tagged along, leaving the helm…
Excelente!
Cais Da Sardinha in Ponta Delgada, Azores, came highly recommended by our local tour guide, and after visiting, I can…
Drinking Volcanic Water in Furnas
Visiting Furnas on Sao Miguel, was not on my Azores itinerary, but sometimes you compromise 🙂 Already having been to…
Public Picnic Spots the Azorean Way
Apparently barbecuing is a big thing in the Azores, or at least on Sao Miguel. And so are the spots…
Porto Formoso Tea
As an avid tea drinker, when I heard the mentioning of a tea plantation existing on Sao Miguel, Azores, I…