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Category: Portugal

10 Day Portugal Itinerary – Epic Lisbon to Porto Road Trip
Itinerary Hero, Portugal, Road Trip

10 Day Portugal Itinerary – Epic Lisbon to Porto Road Trip

In March, the boyfriend and I set out for our epic 10-day Portugal itinerary. We explored Lisbon and headed north for our Portugal road trip to Porto. We explored Portuguese history, roamed around the cultural sites, and got a taste of the food of Portugal. I share my Portugal 10 …

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9 Fun Things To Do in Porto When It Rains
Portugal

9 Fun Things To Do in Porto When It Rains

Yeah you’re in Porto, Portugal!! But boooo…. it’s raining non-stop! What can you do in Porto when it rains? I list the best indoor activities in Porto that are fun and will make you forget about the rain! When you planned your trip to Porto, you probably found all the …

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12 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Stay at Quinta de la Rosa Pinhao Portugal
Hotels, Portugal

12 Things I Wish I Knew Before My Stay at Quinta de la Rosa Pinhao Portugal

During our 10-day road trip through Portugal, we wanted to stay overnight in the Douro Valley. We figured we needed more time to see and taste the Douro Valley than with a day trip from Porto. That’s why we drove to Pinhão and booked a stay at Quinta de la …

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2-Day Sintra Itinerary – How to visit Sintra Portugal?
Portugal, Travel Itinerary

2-Day Sintra Itinerary – How to visit Sintra Portugal?

I highly recommend visiting Sintra from Lisbon Portugal. But don’t just take a day trip from Lisbon! Stay overnight in Sintra and explore more of the area. Sintra is a collection of unique nature, out-of-this-world fairy tale palaces mixed with a cute small-town vibe. I give you the perfect 2-day …

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7 Mythical Reasons to Visit Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra Portugal
Portugal

7 Mythical Reasons to Visit Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra Portugal

We had 2 days to explore Sintra in Portugal. We didn’t visit Sintra on a day trip from Lisbon, because I wanted to see as must as possible. High on my wish list was the Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra Portugal. I knew I wanted to see this mythical palace …

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The Fairy Tale Monserrate Palace Sintra Portugal
History and Ruins, Planning, Portugal

The Fairy Tale Monserrate Palace Sintra Portugal

Sintra, Portugal was already a fairy tale dream. Colorful castles, eerie wells, ancient ruins, and a cute tiny village. After dragging ourselves from one Unesco World Heritage Site to the next, I still wanted more. I knew about a palace, hidden on a green estate, tucked away from most tourist …

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Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar: 3 Monasteries of Portugal in 1 Day
History and Ruins, Portugal, Travel Itinerary

Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar: 3 Monasteries of Portugal in 1 Day

Alcobaca, Batalha and Tomar. Three cities in the Estremadura region of Portugal. All three famous for their monasteries and all three Unesco World Heritage sites worth a visit. Especially if you like history and cultural sites. As you might know by now, I am crazy about this kind of thing, …

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Portugal’s Bussaco Forest – More Than The Buçaco Palace Hotel
Hotels, Planning, Portugal

Portugal’s Bussaco Forest – More Than The Buçaco Palace Hotel

On our road trip through Portugal, we visited the Bussaco Forest. This 259-acre natural reserve is mostly famous for the Bussaco Palace Hotel, but we discovered there was so much more to see at the Buçaco Forest in Portugal. If you’re looking for inspiration on what to do near Coimbra …

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