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Train Ride out of Lisbon, Anyone?
You already know that Portugal is a sunny paradise. Warm temperatures, friendly locals, and cheap spirits. However, Lisbon, Portugal, also offers train routes that can literally take you anywhere! Well maybe not anywhere, Mars is a pretty long ways off. So, after a few days in central Lisbon, I wondered what else I could see. I found my answer in three different destinations, each only a short train ride away. As the saying goes, “When in Portugal..” Carcavelos: The Local Residents’ Beach of Choice This was perhaps the most tricky destination to get to because it involved taking TWO trains. We missed our connection train by 30 seconds. In case you…
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Lisbon, Portugal: Castles to My Left & Castles to my Right
A Surplus of Steps that Will Make You Sweat Unlike Lagos, Lisbon is not a beach lover’s dream destination, although you can take a train to one. Instead, Lisbon offers the chance to explore castles. In fact, if you looked to your left you would see a castle. Turn to your right and there it is, ANOTHER CASTLE. However, they also offer cheap spirits and an excellent sangria. If you combine castles, sangrias, and all the steps you’ll walk up and down, it is a perfect day. Day 1: My first few hours in Portugal were not as glorious as one might imagine. Suffering crippling jet lag and need of…
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Lagos, Portugal: A Wave Chaser’s Delight
With sprawling beaches and hidden coves, Lagos, Portugal, seemed like the perfect second destination to my European adventure. The cool breeze and sound of crashing waves wafts through the small town that’s filled with summer vendors selling cheap sunnies and overpriced floppy hats. Any fear of a language barrier quickly disappear when locals communicated with thickly accented English. The relaxed vibe of Lagos provides the perfect start to a jam-packed trip. Day 1: Throw your bulky backpacks into your hostel. or comfy AirBnB like I did and take on the town. Sunshine, seagulls, and the sound of a beach are literally this bun head’s kryptonite. Throw in a margarita (or…
