Evora, Portugal – 8,000 years of History

On another day trip from Lisbon, we went a little farther to the lovely town of Evora, Portugal. This 5,000-year-old university town preserves remnants of many of its previous occupants including a Roman temple, aqueducts, medieval city walls, and more. … Continued

Architectural Gems of Sintra

The mountains just north of Lisbon abound with the fantastical architectural gems of Sintra. We took a day trip experience them. There were two main places I wanted to see, Pena Palace and La Quinta da Regaliera, but we got … Continued

Lisbon Must-Sees

Lisbon’s Sights This list of Lisbon must-sees, sights that you need to see and place you need to go to truly experience the city, is extensive. Here are some that I visited while there. I would love to return and … Continued

Lisbon Portugal the Edge of Europe

Lisbon, Portugal – the Edge to Europe Lisbon, Portugal sits on the edge of Europe. This coastline was the furthest west ancient European civilizations extended, and the staging ground for some of the world’s greatest explorers. My short experience in … Continued

A Life-Changing Trip to Portugal and Morocco

Unexpected Change While we hope every travel experience is a life-changing trip, I didn’t expect my life to change so much during my adventure to Portugal and Morocco for the Spring Festival 2020 holiday. My friend and I left Beijing … Continued

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