Portugal is a country blessed with stunning beaches, a rugged coastline, cosmopolitan cities, and incredible weather. Throw in great food, plentiful wine, and cheap prices, and it makes for a perfect — and underrated — holiday spot. I’ve been to Portugal many times over the years and I never tire of it. It’s one of […]
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That Time I Went to Portugal and Fell Madly in Love With It
Posted: 09/24/12 | September 24th, 2012 They say you just know when you’re in love. That this feeling of certainty comes over you, that it gets into your bones and changes you completely. While I’ve never been in love, that’s a feeling I’ve experienced before. I remember the moment I walked out of the metro […]
The 4 Best Hostels in Lagos, Portugal
Posted: 10/26/2023 | October 26th, 2023 Lagos, Portugal is a backpacker hot spot. Located on the Algarve coast, with its breathtaking cliffs and rocky beaches, Lagos offers the perfect mix of nature and charm. Visitors can traipse through the bustling Old Town and take in the stunning coastlines by day, then enjoy the famous party […]
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.
Lagos Travel Guide
The historic town of Lagos lies in the Algarve, Portugal’s southernmost region. Once a famous seaport (this area is where many of Portugal’s 15th-century expeditions departed from), nowadays visitors come to indulge in its fantastic range of restaurants, beautiful beaches, and wild nightlife. Home to just over 30,000 people, during the summer Lagos becomes the […]
Porto Travel Guide
Sitting at the mouth of the Duoro River, Porto is Portugal’s second-largest — and second-most-popular — city. It’s the home of Port wine, which became popular after the 17th century, and you can find plenty of places to sample this popular dessert wine all around the city. While Porto lacks the iconic “wow!” factor of […]
Lisbon Travel Guide
Lisbon, Portugal’s hilly and scenic capital, is one of my favorite cities in the world. The winding streets, ocean views, and flowing wine entice me at every turn. I always love my time here. Situated along the south of the country’s west coast, Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) boasts an incredible mix of museums, historic buildings, […]
10 Best Places to Travel on a Budget
Travel doesn’t have to be expensive. The world is full of affordable destinations, and it doesn’t require much effort to find them. No matter what continent, there are always places you can visit on a budget — even countries we think of as expensive are quite budget-friendly if you know certain tips and tricks.
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
10 Destinations Under $50 A Day
Updated: 4/2/24 | April 2nd, 2024 We all want to travel more. A vacation, career break, gap year trip — while our travel desires and destinations might be different, everybody wants to travel more. But no matter what kind of trip you want to take, chances are you are going to encounter one of the […]
My 13 Favorite Hostels in Europe
Last Updated: 8/6/2023 | August 6th, 2023 I’ve been staying in hostels in Europe for over 15 years. I’ve probably stayed at close to a thousand by now. Some were wonderful; others I couldn’t leave fast enough. Some have stood the test of time while others have long since vanished. Unlike hostels in the US, […]
Where to Stay in Lisbon: The Best Neighborhoods for Your Visit
Last Updated: 12/4/2023 | December 4th, 2023 When I first visited Lisbon, I immediately fell in love with it. Hilly, colorful, beautiful, and full of wonderful food – it was everything I wanted. And the fact that it was very inexpensive didn’t hurt either. Even pre-COVID, Lisbon’s secret was out. Tourists flocked here in droves, […]