Destination: Portugal

There are [49] stories and [1023] photos from Portugal

Portugal has a rich seafaring past, superb beach resorts, wistful towns and a landscape wreathed in olive groves, vineyards and wheat fields. Littered with UNESCO World Heritage sites and graced by one of Europe's most relaxed and attractive capitals, it also remains refreshingly affordable. Savouring life slowly is a Portuguese passion, and much of the best is humble - traditional folk festivals; simple, honest food drowning in olive oil; music that pulls at the heart strings, recalling past love and glories; and markets overflowing with fish, fruit and flowers.

DADDY! LOOK! Portugese is just like the Spanish you make up. Veiculo longo means long vehical!: by alysandjess, Views[34]

Sintra. We hiked to the top of this hill to see the castle and then did not want to pay the 11 Euro to get in. We took a bus down. : by alysandjess, Views[29]

Street art. The Portugese do not like blank walls apparently. : by alysandjess, Views[30]

Fernando is a real celebrity. He is the bassist for Ramp, the second most popular metal band in Portugal. He is fun and sometimes he smiles when he thinks no one is looking.: by alysandjess, Views[32]

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Sardine Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 | By sstolper | Views [51]

It has been a while since I got off on my own for more than a day. A month on a homestead, and another week with my parents. I can't convey how exciting it is to walk down a quiet hilly streamer-crossed Lisboa street not knowing if I'm going to go left ... Read more >

Tags: portugal, independence, food

Auf den Azoren angekommen...

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 | By gundis | Views [21]

21. Juni 2008 Endlich komme ich dazu einen sehr kurzen Bericht zu schreiben... Vor ca. 1 Woche sind wir auf den Azoren angekommen. Wir sind in einem Hafen auf der Insel Terceira vor Anker. Ich durfte einen super Start auf der Ruach erleben! Nach ... Read more >

Who Needs Guidebooks When You Have Friends?

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 | By alysandjess | Views [84] | Comments [3]

Sometimes, when traveling for as long as we are, finding somewhere to call home for awhile is desirable or even necessary. After spending a couple rainy days getting lost in the crazy winding streets of Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain we decided ... Read more >

Tags: ricardo times 3, pedro, porto, lisbon, heavy metal, couch surfing

Camera vs. Flare Death Match (or 'The Inexplicable Decisions Made by Portuguese Security')

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By bronhinton | Views [137]

As mentioned in a previous blog, I was lucky to be in Lisbon when the city's two big futebol clubs, Sporting and Benfica were due to play each other. With the help of João, a guy who worked at the hostel and a huge Sporting fan, I forked out €30 ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Lisbon - A land of custard-filled happiness

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 | By bronhinton | Views [197]

I have already told most people this, but I will say it again - I love Lisbon. I can't believe that I was considering skipping Portugal and missing out on this great city. After spending over four weeks in Spain I was definitely ready for a change.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

I can't believe I forgot my rain jacket!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By pamelaglosson | Views [72]

It rained for the entire day on Sunday. I woke up and looked at the clock hoping that I'd at least gotten a lot of rest if the day was going to be rainy, but it was still only 7:30. I had a slow tea and breakfast then I wandered around the town of Lagos ... Read more >

Tags: Beaches & sunshine

Hike along the coast

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 | By pamelaglosson | Views [83]

Today I spent walking along the cliffs and beaches along the coast here. The water is clear blue and the beaches are really soft sand. There are hiking trails all along this area for miles and miles. As soon as I got up this morning, I left ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Portugal

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By pamelaglosson | Views [87] | Comments [1]

This morning Colette insisted on driving me to the Gare Routiere so I could take the bus to the airport, even though it was 4 in the morning. She packed me sandwhiches and fruit and a coca light, all of which Iºm pretty sure I canºt take on the plane.... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

First Traveling Adventures!

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 | By annabeers | Views [89]

Hola! Hope everyone is doing well! I just got back on Wednesday from a trip to Seville and Lisbon, Portugal, which was amazing! We went to Seville for a few days with our program, but then a few girlfriends and I returned after Lisbon for two nights.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

A Sloth in Portugal

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 | By chicachan | Views [157]

The next stop was Lisbon, Portugal where I celebrated good friend from business school, Claudia’s impending nuptials with 8 other chicas. Besides partying it up with some of my really good friends and eating excellent food, the best part of my stay ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation