Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal, a country many travelers overlook, instead choosing Portugal's more popular neighbors, Spain or France, for their vacations. While great options, I am here to convince you that Portugal should be your first on your list! If you’re a sucker for a great food ...
6 Tips for Visiting the Alhambra Palace in 2022
On a hill overlooking Granada, the Alhambra sits proudly with a backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains. First built by the Nasrid Dynasty, the last Muslim rulers of the Iberian Peninsula (or present day Granada), the complex was later partially destroyed and rebuilt by King Charles V. Due to ...
Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: 2022 Guide w/ New Parking Rules
The small fairytale town of Sintra, located about 45 minutes west of Lisbon, is the perfect day trip from Lisbon. Not only are there so many different places to explore, the historic Sintra city center itself is something worth visiting. The cobble-stone streets of the historic old town Sintra ...
The Perfect 2 Day Amsterdam Itinerary
We have been to Amsterdam a handful of times now and it just keep getting better with every trip. The more you can venture out into surrounding neighborhood of Amsterdam. If it is your first time in Amsterdam, the tourist activities as a must - so I have included those in this guide so you don't ...