So, after I spent a relaxing, slow week in the Algarve, I headed back to Lisbon for a final afternoon and night. I visited Principe Real, and I saved this neighborhood for last because I had only read great things about it: hipster, trendy, great shops. Yes, yes, yes. The first spot I reached, heading […]
Lisbon
The 7 things I loved about Lisbon.
Praca Sao Paulo, the square next to my hotel with the church of the same name. Here are just a few sights from Lisbon…meanwhile, I’m on the southern coast now and I feel like Alton Brown and Rick Steves combined into one person. I’ve been eating great local cuisine like presunto, vino verdhe, queijo ovelha […]
Castelo de Sao Jorge
The Castle of St. George was a must-see–not only because it bears the name of my brother, but because it was supposed to have amazing views of the city. I hiked across town, begrudgingly paid the 8 Euro entrance fee, and when I entered, I didn’t regret it at all. The views were absolutely stunning. […]