If you’re considering a city break this winter, Lisbon is the perfect destination to enjoy mild temperatures with a warm atmosphere. The enchanting city of Lisbon embraces you all year round with its narrow cobblestoned streets, the old yellow trams, the soaring fado music, lively bars, and exceptional viewpoints. With all this, winter in Lisbon […]
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Longing for the warmth of the sun in the winter? Then you’re in the right place as I’ll share some of the best destinations for winter sun in Europe in this post! The winter months can be long and dark unless you live in a sunny country. When I lived in Norway, my top priority […]
“Is Lisbon worth visiting?” is a question I hear surprisingly often. The capital city of Portugal is both charming and vibrant with plenty going on all year round. I’ve spent over average time in the city, going on anything from weekend trips to spending weeks at a time working from a hotel room in the […]
Going on a day trip to Braga from Porto might be on your bucket list, and it is well worth it. Braga was in fact voted the best city to visit in 2021. Whether you agree or not, I’m sure you will find a lot of joy in going on a day trip to Braga. […]
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK, PORTUGAL
18 Hidden Gems in Portugal: Off the Beaten Path Destinations You’ll Love
For being such a small country, there are a whole lot of exceptional hidden gems in Portugal. Everyone seems to head to Lisbon, Porto, the Douro Valley, and the Algarve. But there is so much more to be seen in this fabulous country. If you’re a little bit like me and prefer traveling off the […]
Lisbon is the perfect city to base yourself with so many lovely things to do, vibrant nightlife, and charismatic cobblestoned streets climbing up the city’s hills to the city’s best viewpoints. If you plan on staying a while, you might want to head out for a few day trips from Lisbon to discover the rest […]
Lisbon is one of the most photographable cities in the world, so it’s natural to imagine what the city would look like from above. This leads to the question, “Can you fly a drone in Lisbon?” We asked Josh from A Backpacker’s World to find out and give you a complete overview of flying a […]
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18 Worldwide sustainable and eco tourism destinations to travel with purpose!
As a responsible traveler, one of your missions is to support sustainable tourism destinations that promote community-based tourism, eco friendly accommodations, and ethical animal tourism among other things. It can be hard to pick where to go on your next vacation keeping this in mind, but luckily, more and more eco tourism destinations are emerging […]
A chill surf town only 30 minutes from Lisbon is the perfect setting for a day trip from the Portuguese capital city to get away from the hustle of the city and other touristy day trips from Lisbon. There are just enough things to do in Ericeira to enjoy a lazy day. But if you’re […]
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21 Best winter city breaks in Europe
When it comes to winter city breaks, Europe is awesome! With amazing places for winter sun in Europe as well as snowy wonderlands, there are a lot of places to choose from. As a European and a lover of city breaks whenever I find cheap flights, I have compiled this list of what I consider […]
Winter in Algarve, Portugal, is highly underrated if you ask me. The sun-kissed southern part of Portugal is the perfect getaway when large parts of Europe experience cold and dark days. Untamed beaches, staggering cliffs, colorfully tiled fishing villages, and incredible surf are only some of the things you can expect from Algarve in winter. […]