Five must visit destinations in Portugal
Apart from the capital Lisbon, Azores, Madeira, Porto and Algarve make good stopovers. They’re truly the must visit destinations in Portugal.
8 places to visit in Lisbon Portugal
Lisbon is one of my favourite European cities because there are so many things to do and experience there. The vibe in …
Top 5 things to do in Madeira Portugal
Madeira a destination that is popular with travellers, is an island in the Atlantic positioned between Portugal and Africa. There are many reasons …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …