When I mentioned that I was visiting Lisbon to a friend, he immediately replied, “That’s awesome. Make sure to take a day trip to Sintra, if you can.” Others echoed the sentiment, so needless to say, I was pretty excited about the prospect of visiting Sintra and seeing its palaces. However, there was just one … More Sintra: Palace Hopping in the Pouring Rain
Throughout this semester abroad, I’ve been sensing a shift in my travel priorities. I have always been an “OMG, I must see all the famous sites” type of person, but lately, my desire to hit all the big landmarks has waned. Yes, I still visit the museums and monuments that pique my interest, but I … More Lisbon: Sampling Portuguese Cuisine on a Food & Wine Walking Tour
The Belem neighborhood – located about fifteen minutes from downtown via tram – was one of the highlights of my time in Lisbon. And though it isn’t centrally located, Belem offers more than enough sights to make the journey worth it. In fact, while I came to the neighborhood driven by a desire to see the … More Lisbon: The Old World Elegance of Belem
While I didn’t quite fall in love with it the way I did the Bairro Alto or the Alfama, the Baixa neighborhood – the heart of downtown Lisbon – was an integral part of my time in the city. My hotel was located in the Baixa, and over the course of my weekend there, I … More Lisbon: The Hustle and Bustle of the Baixa
The Alfama, Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, was one of the spots I was most excited to visit during my weekend in the city. And though I ended up loving the Bairro Alto neighborhood just a bit more, the Alfama was a highlight of my time in Lisbon nonetheless. While there, I spent most of my time … More Lisbon: Textures and Treats of the Alfama
When I think back on Lisbon, I’ll think of it mostly as a city of neighborhoods, a collection of distinct areas, each with their own manifold charms. I didn’t set foot inside a single museum while in Lisbon, but I happily passed my time wandering through different sections of the city, concentrating mostly on Bairro … More Lisbon: Charmed by the Bairro Alto
