Travels in Europe
As most of you know I work online all day, that’s a dangerous thing for someone who lives in Lisbon where food is delicious (and cheap). Lucky for me, before settling here I got to try tons of gyms. I’ll leave the best for last (the one I picked for my membership), but I’ll give …
Tipping in Portugal is quite different than in the United States where 15% is standard for average service and 20% is standard for good service (and where servers will give you lip if you don’t tip because their service was crap). In Lisbon, tipping is not mandatory and it is not seen as rude not …
Lisbon is a great city for food. If you know where to go. Lisbon is on an uptick and so is its restaurant culture, so if you’re willing to explore and be adventurous you will enjoy some amazing meals. I am not going to cover the fancy or expensive restaurants like Eleven, 100 Maneiras, or …
Many people ask us why we decided to make the Avenidas Novas neighborhood in Lisbon our home when we finally made our move to Portugal. After all, we had stayed at some of Lisbon’s best neighborhoods during our trips there: Principe Real, the Alfama, Estrela, Santos, The Mouraria, and Amoreiras. It took a lot of …
I’m a big fan of cemeteries. This is not because I’m morbid or have an unhealthy obsession with the dead. I love cemeteries because they are quiet places, filled with art. They are gorgeous sculpture gardens that offer tons of information about their city and its people. They are also often free to visit. This …
Cemitério dos Prazeres (Pleasures Cemetery) in Lisbon Read More »
Cemeteries are wonderful places to visit when you travel. They are serene, they are beautiful, and they have a lot to teach you about the people and history of the place. There are two cemeteries in Lisbon that you absolutely must visit. They are Prazeres and the British Cemetery in Lisbon. If you visit both, …
Lisbon Portugal is a walking museum. Every street, every building, every piece of graffiti has history attached to it. Lisbon also has an amazing collection of museums that range from high arts to crafts to puppets (yeah – puppets). Even better, the museums are also quite inexpensive to visit…but, if you’re on a budget, there’s …
Free Lisbon Museums (a guide to enjoying art on the cheap) Read More »
I wanted to put together my impression of the Top 10 neighborhoods in one of the best cities of the world; Lisbon, Portugal! I have had the pleasure of staying in most of these neighborhoods in Lisbon. For the ones I have not lived in for more than a month, I have asked …
France is known for its culinary traditions. This can be somewhat intimidating for those traveling to France for the first time. I can’t tell you how many times I hear people ask me why I love France so much if the French are so rude. The French are not rude. There’s a big issue with …
You’ll be happy there are tons of hills in Lisbon because it will keep you in shape while enjoying all this delicious Portuguese food. The food here is simple, but delicious. Most typical restaurants here feel like a grandmother’s kitchen. Think comfort food that is made to keep you going through the day. If you’re …
This is one of many repeat visits to Lisbon, Portugal. Since Antonio and I had already stayed in Castelo, Principe Real, Amoreiras and Alfama; we figured this time we’d try out a different neighborhood. Since we liked Mercado Da Ribeira so much, we decided we’d stay nearby and chose Santos-o-Velho. There are tons of things …
For those of you who didn’t know it, this tech entrepreneur studied Art History (yeah, the same major that President Obama smacked down when talking about skills in America). This means I sat in classrooms for hours looking at pictures of Chateaux. I loved every second , and as maligned as the major is, I …
Tips for Visiting the Chateau de Blois in the Loire Valley of France Read More »
Have you ever wondered what a Norwegian Breakfast is like? I did too…that was until I had the pleasure of visiting Hyde Park to check out all the creations from aspiring chefs at the CIA, and meeting Troy Franke. Troy is the ultimate Norwegian ambassador and an incredible Airbnb host. If you plan to visit the …
I am incredibly bummed that my visit to Šibenik, Croatia was so short. It is a wonderful city and really deserved more time than I gave it. Šibenik was merely a stop for us to rest on our way to Novalja & Pula. Big mistake. Šibenik should have been a destination on its own. I’m already planning …
While a lot of people in Europe speak English (especially in large cities like Paris or Brussels), once you go to the countryside, it is a different story – and that’s where a lot of amazing i These English to French Phrases will make all the difference. (Sure, they may snicker a little at your pronunciation, …