From Lisbon central - Cais do Sodré - I took the train a few kilometers along the coast to see some famous landmarks including the Tower of Belém and LX Factory...
Read MorePortugal: Lisbon, Part 2
in travel
portugal
Portugal: Lisbon, Part 1
in travel
After two days in Sintra I trained to Lisbon, capital of Portugal. It is a different rhythm from Sintra: larger city, faster pace, even taller hills, and access to the water.
Read MorePortugal: Sintra
in travel
Sintra was an unexpected stopover between Luxembourg and the Netherlands. I decided I wanted to go somewhere warm, saw a decently priced flight for the next day, and that was that. Very happy I took the plunge and spent 4 days in Portugal, starting with the mid-sized town of Sintra...
Read MorePortugal: Palacio da Pena
in travel
Palácio da Pena was overrun by tourists (myself included), but it was still a beautiful spot to visit. The vibrant colors, the view of the ocean and the surrounding green space made the cost of entrance worth it.
Read More