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Porto, Portugal

Heather — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:28:37 +0000

While I enjoyed my time in lovely Lisbon (read Part I and Part II), and felt like I was in a fairytale in Sintra (read here), my heart truly fell in love with Porto! Keep reading for my favorite experiences in Porto, Portugal! Porto is located north of Lisbon, and is Portugal’s second largest city....

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Sintra, Portugal

Heather — Tue, 05 May 2015 16:44:54 +0000

Lisbon is a charming and historical city to explore, but Sintra, a fairytale of a town, is located just 15-miles northwest of Lisbon. With a quick 45-minute train ride (catch the train from Rossio Station in Lisbon), Sintra makes a great day trip from Lisbon. Keep reading for a mini guide to Sintra, Portugal! Looking...

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Lisbon, Portugal Part II

Heather — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:12:28 +0000

With so many wonderful things to see and do in Lisbon, just one blog post wasn’t enough. I hope you enjoyed touring through the Alfama and the Baixa neighborhoods in my previous blog; Lisbon, Portugal Part I! Continuing my tour of Lisbon’s eclectic neighborhoods, this post will guide you through the Bairro Alto and Belém...

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Lisbon, Portugal Part I

Heather — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:45:30 +0000

Portugal has been on my travel wish list for several years. There was just something about the rich history, clay-tiled roofed buildings, inviting coastal villages, and the beautiful scenery that pulled on my heartstrings. While Portugal doesn’t have the glitz and glamour of other well-known European countries, it outshines the larger and more visited European...

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Why Visit Portugal?

Heather — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 16:54:03 +0000

Prior to my trip, I was asked “why visit Portugal?” and my response was always “why not visit Portugal?” After visiting this wonderful country, I wanted to provide a few of my favorite reasons why I loved Portugal, and maybe convince others to visit lovely Portugal! Looking for more on Portugal? Explore our other great Portugal...

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Postcard from Portugal

Heather — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:05:39 +0000

Hello from Portugal! Just wanted to share a few (unedited) photos that I have captured thus far on my trip. I am loving my time here! Portugal has welcomed me with friendly locals, sunny skies, and beautiful scenery! Only half way through my trip, and I have taken loads of photos and drank my body-weight in...

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