Lisbon or Porto: How to Choose (If You Have To!)
Not sure whether Lisbon or Porto is more your speed? I love both, but here’s a guide if you have to choose!
13 Things to Know Before Renting a Car in the Azores
If you’re planning to rent a car in the Azores, it’s actually quite simple and without a doubt one of the best ways to get around these islands. Now, keep in mind that I’ve only been to São Miguel in the Azores thus far (and am plotting my return to visit even more islands as…
17 Cutest Villages & Small Towns in Portugal
Portugal doesn’t sit in the shadows of more famous European countries anymore. The country’s beautiful cities draw millions of tourists each year. But, you don’t have to put up with the crowds in Porto and Lisbon if you want to enjoy Portugal’s fantastic cuisine, historic architecture, and multicultural vibes. The Portuguese countryside is a paradise…
2 Days in Lisbon: Itinerary for a Perfect Weekend in Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. With so many incredible museums, miradouros, markets, and meals, it’s nearly impossible to get your fill of Lisbon. I’ve been lucky enough to spend over three weeks in Lisbon over the last two years and have never gotten bored, and I know it’s a city…
3 Days in Sao Miguel: Azores Itinerary for a Quick Trip
I’d wanted to do an Azores road trip for years. I have a thing for rugged and wild islands, the kind that you feel you could have been shipwrecked on centuries ago. And smack dab in the middle of the Atlantic 1,400 kilometers from the nearest continent, the Azores certainly fit that description. Though, to…
10 Phenomenal Things to Do in Faial, Azores
Note: This is a guest post by Brady Trautman of SV Delos. Sailing across an ocean is a humbling experience! Over the past ten years, I’ve been fortunate enough to live a lifestyle that allows me to experience the world by boat, crossing vast distances by the power of the wind, and experiencing a way…
Where to Stay in the Azores: Resorts & Hotels for All Budgets
If you’re planning a trip to the Azores, a big question you likely have is where to stay in the Azores. After all, this beautiful archipelago of islands belonging to Portugal but adrift in the Atlantic offers a distinct variety of experiences, from whale watching to hot spring hopping to waterfall chasing. There truly is…
A Streamlined Azores Packing List: What to Bring to the Azores
I went to the Azores at the end of March this year, and I’m still reeling about my trip. In a matter of just three days, the Azores quickly shot up to one of my favorite places in the world. But packing for the Azores can be a bit of a challenge, as these windswept…
21 Practical Things to Know Before Visiting Lisbon for the First Time
Planning your first visit to Lisbon? Here’s what you need to know before you go.
