I visited Portugal in April of 2022 and spent 10 days in Lisbon and Porto. There is so much more to see but I really wanted to prioritize seeing as much as I could in a couple of areas.
The people are reserved and warm. The country is welcoming and beautiful.
I can’t wait to go back.
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…
“Nos Ossos Que Aqui Estamos Pelos Vossos Esperamos” is the inscription above the door to Portugal’s Chapel of Bones. Loosely translated, it means “We The Bones Here Wait for Yours.” Not creepy at all. Full disclosure – I hate anything creepy or scary. I am generally the first to avoid walking through a door with…
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…
