5 Day trips to take from Lisbon

Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, is one of my favorite cities. There’s so much to see in and around the city. On our recent trip to Portugal we decided to make Lisbon our base and visit some of the surrounding towns as day trips. Here’s some places you can add to your Portugal travel list to visit…

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Visiting Lisbon’s Jeronimos Monastery

Lisbon has a really special place in my heart. The narrow streets, the river, the food and coffee, the tiles and the hospitality really left me with an overwhelming feeling to return immediately just after I left. What I love most about the city is its old-style charm and the amazing monuments left behind by…

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Visiting Lisbon’s Belem district

The area of Belem is just a short tram ride away from busy Lisbon and makes for a great day trip from the city. In Belem you will find some of Lisbon’s most famous historic sites and it is home to the delicious Pasteis de Belem (a different type of pasteis de nata), a must…

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Complete guide to Barcelona’s Parc Güell

Gaudi’s work at the magical Parc Güell has become part of Barcelona’s identity. A visit to this great city is not complete without a trip to Parc Güell. My guide to Parc Güell will help you plan your visit and make the most of your time at one of the city’s greatest landmarks.

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Explore Gaudi’s Barcelona

Explore Gaudi’s six most impressive buildings in Barcelona. Visit gems like Parc Guell and the Sagrada Familia.

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Lisbon Guide 10 things to do on your first trip

Lisbon is an absolute dream to explore and honestly I can not compare it to any other European capital. You could stay for weeks and it would still not be enough time to discover all its hidden secrets. As a start, here’s my ideas on 10 things you can’t miss on your first trip to Lisbon.

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Photo pop-up: Sunset in San Sebastian

What a beautiful way to end the day 🙂

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One day travel: Rome, the Eternal City

So Rome is on your list of big famous cities to see? But you only have one day to do it? This is my easy self-guided tour to Rome and covers all the main sites that you have to see in Rome on your first visit.

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6 Top things to do in Córdoba

Córdoba was once the Roman and Moorish capital of Spain with its roots in the banks of the Guadalquivir River in Andalusia, Spain. It has a rich cultural and architectural heritage and in medieval times it was one of the few places Jews, Muslims, and Christians lived together peacefully. Yet, it’s somewhat overshadowed by its neighbors, Granada and Seville and left out of many Spanish itineraries. I enjoyed my stay in the city so much, I would recommend it to anyone traveling to Spain and the South. Here’s my 6 Top Things to do in Córdoba I compiled after my stay.

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A visit to Córdoba’s majestic Mezquita

Córdoba is one of the jewels of Andalusia in Southern Spain. Like many of its sister cities in the area (Granada, Seville, Cadiz) it boasts one magnificent structure that places it on the must see list of Spanish cities. What is this magnificent structure I’m talking about? Well, its called the Mezquita-Cathedral – literally a Mosque-Cathedral.

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