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Lisbon Aquarium – Oceanario de Lisboa, Best Thing To See on a Rainy Day
What to do in Lisbon on a rainy day? I had this issue during my December trip to Lisbon. The initial solution was to go shopping. Fortunately, the commercial center was next to the Lisbon Aquarium. That's how I ended up visiting the Oceanarium of Lisbon, an impressive...
Palaces of Sintra, Portugal: A Perfect Day Trip from Lisbon
Private Sintra Tour - at your own pace ? See what you want, and skip what you don’t care for ? See more: your guides have permission to skip lines at major attractions ? Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle ? Avoid the hassle of organizing your own Sintra...
Basic Portuguese Phrases for Travel
Learning a few basic Portuguese phrases for travel can take you a long way when it comes to interacting with locals and making the most out of your Portugal trips. Even a simple obrigada or obrigado can put a smile on your interlocutor's face. That's "thank you" in...
Belem District, Lisbon: Torre de Belem, Museums & Other Landmarks
Belem is part of Lisbon, Portugal. The fact that Belem district is not in the city center doesn't make it less beautiful. Besides, this westernmost neighborhood of Lisbon is extremely important from history standpoint. Belem played a significant role in the Age of...
Where To Stay in Lisbon: Best Areas & Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Lisbon? Central are and surrounding neighborhoods are best for first time visitors. Such neighborhoods include Rossio, Baixa, Chiado, Alfama, Bairro Alto and Cais do Sodre. Families may want to choose the Oriente neighborhood of Lisbon, with its...
Is Booking.com Legit?
When it comes to booking hotels and apartments online, many people come across various aggregator websites such as booking.com, agoda.com and hotels.com. Whether it’s a Costa Rica all-inclusive villa or an up-market apartment to rent in Paris, these sites claim to...
Santuario de Cristo Rei, the Jesus Statue in Lisbon, Portugal
Santuario de Cristo Rei is one of the most prominent monuments in Lisbon. Located in the Tagus Estuary, on the southern river banks, in Alameda, this Jesus Christ statue is the symbol of gratitude for the fact that Portugal has been spared of the dreadful consequences...
Pastel de Nata Cooking Class near Lisbon
Local food is always a good reason to travel the world. When it comes to Portugal, one of the stars of the local cuisine is the bite-sized egg custard tart known as Pastel de Nata. You could even learn directly the plural form of this Portuguese noun, which is Pasteis...
Lisbon Metro System: Map, Cards, Fares and Directions
This Lisbon metro system guide will help you navigate the city using nothing but this underground public transport. The subway system, known as Metropolitano de Lisboa or Metro Lisboa, is the fastest way to get from the airport to Alfama, Baixa, Oriente, Cais do Sodre...
Miradouros de Lisboa: Where To Watch Sunsets in Lisbon for Free
3-Hour Lisbon 7 Hills Electric Bike Tour -> Conquer Lisbon's steep hills with ease on a motorized bicycle -> Ascend to the lookout points of Castelo de Sao Jorge, Miradouro Senhora de Monte, and Graça -> Small-group tour limited to 15 cyclists -> Select a...