Europe

Portugal has made its way onto the destination list for American tourists in the past several years after winning several “Best New Destination” titles. Lisbon is the capital city of the up-and-coming destination. If you have a few days, this is how to spend 3 perfect days in Lisbon. I’ll share my recommendations for what…

Portugal and Lisbon are often overlooked by US travelers to Europe. My Lisbon Bucket List will show you why this is a mistake! There is so much to see, eat, and do! On top of that, Portugal is affordable, and many of the Portuguese speak English, making it easily accessible. You’ll fall in love with Lisbon as…

A day trip to Tomar from Lisbon takes you back in time to the 12th century. Tomar was the seat of the Knights Templar in Portugal.  The templars brought their influence and wealth to the area. There’s more to do than visit the convent. This post will walk you through everything you need to know! Is Tomar…

Mafra is a little town outside of Lisbon. It is also the home to an ornate palace built at the height of the Portuguese exploration era. These are the things to do in Mafra. Plus, this is how to take a day trip to Mafra from Lisbon so you know how to work it into…

When planning a trip to Portugal, I saw pictures of this red and yellow castle that was straight out of a storybook. It was Pena Palace in Sintra Portugal, near Lisbon. It took a lot of work to figure out the best way to experience Sintra. I traveled in April of 2022 and couldn’t believe…