The Tropical Botanical Garden of Lisbon: a hidden green pearl in Belem
Only when we exited the Tropical Botanical Garden of Lisbon did we realize five hours have passed without even noticing. Moreover, five hours of walking with a newborn…
Around Portugal
Where to go to around Portugal
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A tribute in pictures to the Portuguese tiled facades (azulejos)
I cannot say it enough how much Portugal has taught me to look up more often. Gazing at the buildings standing asymmetrically yet artfully next to each other,…
Coming across Portuguese local treasures – Alcochete
Few are the places in and around Lisbon that are off the tourist eye. Yet, we are lucky to come across such local treasures every now and then.…
A short guide to São Miguel Island, the greenest paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
In this post we have put together a short guide to São Miguel Island. Yet, we’re a bit cheating in the title. São Miguel Island along with the…
Find your perfect city to live in (choose Lisbon)
Not so long ago someone asked on Trippy.com about the best city to live in covering the following attributes: Diverse Good public transit Walkable Clean Artsy Good Food
Tomar – A jewel one hour away from Lisbon
While visiting Tomar you’ll be wrapped in medieval magic. We can name three things that made a lasting impression:
Welcome to Sintra’s Park and National Palace of Pena
This is not a post about any park and palace. This is a post about the most beautiful park and palace you may have the chance to lay…