Planning a three day itinerary in Lisbon – A nutshell
As mentioned in previous posts, I found Lisbon to be the most enjoyable city in all of Western Europe. Despite being smaller than …
Eight travelling assets we need to have on every trip
In an earlier post, I wrote about 13 types of friends who are travel liabilities. I said that they while they can be …
Must visit – Padrão dos Descobrimentos in Belem
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is the most intriguing monument I have seen in all of Europe. I am not sure if this is …
Photo story: Visiting Belem Tower in the summer
According to Wiki, Belém Tower, also known as Torre de Belém in Portuguese is a fortified tower located in the civil parish …
Four essential things to do if you have to work on Valentines Day
This year, Valentine’s Day falls on a Saturday. While that means that both couples and singles have the whole day to themselves, …
Photo Story: Visiting the Jerónimos Monastery in Belem
With its freshly painted white walls and intricately carved statues, the Jerónimos Monastery, despite being the umpteenth cathedral and monastery I had …
Four things to do in Belem Lisbon
Belem to most visitors, is synonymous with Portuguese egg tarts. It is said that the origins of the famous egg tart started …
7 nifty tips to address laundry woes on a backpacking trip
I love travelling, but the major gripe that has lasted me through every long trip is Laundry. I absolutely dread dealing with a …
Photo Story: Visiting Cristo Rei in Lisbon
Cristo Rei, also known as ‘Christ the King’ in English is a Catholic monument and shrine overlooking Lisbon. It was erected to express …
Three simple steps to get to Cristo Rei in Portugal
Unlike visiting major attractions in Barcelona, Cristo Rei in Lisbon is not easily accessed via the metro. It takes a ferry and …