Category: Travels
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Licking my Lips in Lisbon
We were on Tram 28 which connects and passes through some of the most popular neighborhoods in Lisbon Martim Moniz, Campo Ourique, Graca, Alfama, Baixa, and Estrela. The trams and the hills at moments whisked me back to…
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Sintra Portugal
"The town of Sintra is one of Europe’s wonderful example of the whimsical and colorful romanticism style of architecture. This elaborate 19th-century design was inspired by the love of art and the mysticism of ancient cultures, to create…
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Belem Enchantment
"Beautiful, culturally resplendent and immensely significant in Portuguese history, Belém is one of the jewels in Lisbon's crown. In terms of places to visit and sights to see, this elegant area of the city probably holds the record. Situated alongside…
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The Sweet Feast Lisbon Offered
In Portuguese the word to eat is “comer”. Growing up my mother made a few Portuguese dishes but mostly they were desserts so the first thing we did when we arrived in Lisbon was to go to a bakery, and…
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Ginjinha Espinheira Bar in Lisbon
Whenever French Husband and I travel it is usually a last minute decision (since we both work from home and the internet is our office desk freedom to do so is easier), with next to zero preparation, and…
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Lisbon Tiles of Love
"Elaborately-painted Portuguese tiles called azulejos, fell out of favor in the early 20th Century. But Lisbon today is embracing the art in its murals, museums and metro stations. Azulejos first came to Portugal in the 15th Century, when parts of the…