Alohamora Porto!

North of Lisbon lies the hidden gem of Porto. It has everything you expect of a European city, breathtaking views and scrumptious foods. Porto is also similar to Lisbon, built on a valley of hills. I arrived to Porto via train from Lisbon. The train fare was incredibly cheap, costing about 15 euros. The keyContinue reading “Alohamora Porto!”

Palace of Wonders in Sintra

Sintra is a day trip away from Lisbon. A train departs to Sintra every 30 minutes from Rossio station, and the journey takes 20 minutes. A round trip will cost 4.3 euros. You’re better off taking the train as opposed to driving to Sintra. Not only are the streets extremely narrow but there aren’t manyContinue reading “Palace of Wonders in Sintra”

Enter Lisbon, the heart of Portugal

Ola! Portugal is home to many vibrant cities and it’s capital doesn’t disappoint. Remember to pack comfortable shoes as you’ll be going up and down hills all day in Lisbon. It sort of reminds me of a European version of San Fransisco. Lisbon is one of the more affordable cities in Europe. You can eatContinue reading “Enter Lisbon, the heart of Portugal”