Adventure
9 Best Cities to Visit in Europe This Summer
Thinking of heading to Europe this summer, but not sure where to start? From amazing beaches to delicious food to great budget destinations, Europe has something for everyone.
Destinations
Top 7 Girls Trip Destinations Around the Globe
Who doesn’t love a good girls trip? Whichever vibe you’re looking for, we’ll help a girl out with our picks of top destinations.
wanderlust
Top Travel Destinations in 2019
New year, new travel destinations. Where will 2019 take you? We’re telling you the hottest destinations and the best things to do in each city.
Europe
Top 10 Cheap European Destinations
Looking for the ideal European spot to go that won’t break the bank? Check out these cheap European destinations that will definitely make a memorable trip.
Travel abroad
Beyond Lisbon: Discovering Porto and Sintra
Dare to be different. Discover places that few tourists have been before. Lucy and Misako take us to a little-known secret of Portugal, the magical cities of Porto and Sintra.
Winter Escapes
7 Exotic Destinations for a Winter Escape
Wouldn’t it be great to have winter canceled for once? Here’s to hoping. A winter escape is the next best option. Get away from the frigid temperatures for a vacation to somewhere new. The best part is you don’t have to break the bank doing it! So sit back, relax and adventure this winter season!
Snap Gap
Denae’s Snap Gap Adventures: Portugal
Our Snap Gap winner, Denae, spent her time in Portugal exploring the country’s wonders of art, food, palaces and the beach. Her favorite parts were the beautiful details in everything and the capital city of Lisbon.
Destinations
Day-Tripping: Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon, Portugal – only about three hours by train from Porto (where I was staying for the long weekend) and definitely a great option for a day-trip. Lisbon is a big city and of course you could spend much longer than a day there sight-seeing and experiencing but a day is all we had and here are some of the highlights!
We took an early morning train from Porto’s main train station Campanhã and arrived in Lisbon around noon. Given that it was the start of December the walk from the train station to Lisbon’s city center was a bit chilly, however the sun was out and its reflection upon the building’s unique tiles was beautiful. (more…)
Travel
A Puente in Portugal
As soon as my final papers and projects were handed in and done with at the start of December I was on a plane to Porto, Portugal for the long weekend (or puente). As someone who has grown up living beside the ocean I was very excited to once again be near the water (oceans and rivers are two things Madrid does not have in abundance).
