Destination: Portugal
There are [86] stories and [1525] photos from Portugal
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Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By language-guides | Views [12238] | Comments [4]
Have you ever been stuck in a country wanting to be polite, but
not even knowing the word for 'please'? Or been frustrated when you
couldn't ask for the most basic directions to where you're going?
The WorldNomads.com Portuguese Language ... Read more >
Tags: language guides, language lesson, portugal, portuguese, learn portuguese, portuguese language, podcast, phrase book
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 | By colleen_finn | Views [1117]
This is my first time in Portugal and I'm really enjoying it. The country is a bit more "behind the times" when compared to Spain, but this makes no impact whatsoever on the richness of the architecture, history, or culture. Like Salamanca, ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Mon, 21 May 2007 | By worker | Views [1013] | Comments [7]
Ray Day, an event which began in 2004 when a few mates took me out for some quiet snakies (Yo, Cork, Pete Bro & J-Lowe), which has now become, through the love of great friends, a very special day to remember my late father. For the final Ray ... Read more >
Tags: Friends
Fri, 24 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [732] | Comments [1]
We
overnighted last night in Madrid, one of my most favorite cities in
Spain, en route to Portugal. Madrid is one of those magical European
cities, for me, that holds a ton of culture, history, and a place where
I immediately feel at home. Gorgeous ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Fri, 31 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [705] | Comments [3]
I
know the job of lifeguarding well, as it paid my way through
university. Not all lifeguard jobs are alike. Different skills for
different conditions and different degrees of difficulty and physical
exertion are required. My admiration goes ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Tue, 22 May 2007 | By fred_davignon | Views [545]
Dès l;instant ou nous sommes arrivés à Lisbonne, on a tout de suite vu la difference avec Porto. Non seulement c;est une ville beaucoup plus grande, c;est aussi une ville tellement plus vibrante et animée. Les gens y sont sympathiques, malgré l;écart ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Wed, 14 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [528] | Comments [10]
Ok its been a few hours since we posted, and in order to not get Richard to expecting too much, we thought about holding off for a while, but changed our mind. Yesterday was a big day for Andrew. We found and went to a Pizza Hut. Andrew ate 11 pieces ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 | By bronhinton | Views [498]
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
Sat, 12 May 2007 | By fred_davignon | Views [488] | Comments [1]
Porto est une ville calme et ou l'on découvre des choses a tous les coins de rue. Dans les rues se promenent des ptits garcons qui titubent et on a toujours l'impression qu'ils sont saouls. Il y a des odeurs de caca de chien errants et de pigeons ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Tue, 30 Oct 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [470] | Comments [11]
After a very early morning, we happily arrived in Porto and found ourselves on the Porto transportation system. We had attempted to buy two single tickets, and instead bought two journeys for one person. Andrew was completely nonchalant about this ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 | By carolow6 | Views [459]
Lagos is a party city, that is what its known
for, that’s what everyone talks about.
When people mention Lagos,
they describe partying all night then crashing on the beeches throughout the
day. Its not a big club place, at least
not from ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Tue, 8 May 2007 | By jeremy_watso | Views [449] | Comments [1]
Bonjour toi, Je suis presentement a Porto, au Portugal, et je suis sain et sauf. Mais oh combien fatigué!! Le trajet de Paris a Porto a ete terriblement long et fatiguant. Nous avons voyagé dans les dernières 24h dans 8 types de véhicules différents.... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 | By carolow6 | Views [444]
Getting into Portugal was
like receiving a breath of fresh air and a warm cup of coffee. After cold and rainy Poland I was
tired and lethargic, with no will to complete the arduous task of exploring and
sightseeing… woe is me! With a month ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Fri, 13 Jul 2007 | By lisy | Views [425]
After Pamps we headed back to San Sebastian...which has great beaches and is pretty famous for its Tapas bars...which we tried out. We spent the first night just free camping in the car park right near the beach, but were politely told the next day by ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Fri, 23 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [412] | Comments [4]
So we’ve been in Florence for the last three days, and it has been a really cool experience so far. But, before we go into our Florentine adventures, we felt we needed to let everyone know what we learned while in Portugal. And there was a lot we learned, ... Read more >
Tags: Philosophy of travel
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 | By bronhinton | Views [398]
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
Fri, 9 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [397] | Comments [11]
We have now been in Lisbon for 17 days or so. Every Sunday, 3/4 of the museums are free until some certain hour. Keeping that in mind, we save museuams for Sunday; however, the Oceanarium is never free. With that in mind we decided to take the bus ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [352] | Comments [6]
By the lack of posting, you have probably assumed we have been very busy here in Lisbon doing all sorts of exciting things. Actually, we’ve been somewhat busy, but Lisbon is a city for relaxing in, and you all should know by now that we are very good ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [351] | Comments [6]
Ok, we finally did something very Portuguese. We went out on the town to Bairro Alto (a street with lots and lots of people) and stayed up until the wee hours in drunken revelry. Ok that's a bit of overstatement, but we did manage to stay out until ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [334]
As
we drive north of Sagres, the coastline of Portugal grows more
dramatic. The furthest southwesterly point on the European continent
is Cabo de Sao Vincente, a windswept point, jutting far out into the
ocean, equipped with lighthouse and fortaleza ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [327] | Comments [5]
So after a month of baguettes, wine, and confusing subways… we have left France and arrived in Lisbon, Portugal. We have had the opportunity to see many of the famous sights, the beautiful countryside, and take part in many “French experiences” (Including ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 27 Aug 2007 | By laurelmarshall | Views [327]
After
two days of spending our time at a beach with absolutely no waves, not
even a ripple on still water... We decide to bus it to a small surf
town called Sagres. Sagres is located on the very southwestern tip of
Portugal, and for that matter, ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 | By andrewalex | Views [318] | Comments [8]
Right now, Alex and I are flying over what we have been told are the Alps. The mountains are covered in snow and the valleys are filled with a fog. It is quite beautiful. This morning, we woke up at 4am for the beginning of a day of transportation.... Read more >
Tags: planes trains & automobiles
Sat, 12 May 2007 | By jeremy_watso | Views [313] | Comments [1]
Une chose a dire en premier: wow! Le 3e jour, je me suis levé a 6h30 AM puisque je m'était couché à 18h la veille, à cause des maudits trains!! En même temps, ce fut une excellente chose pour visiter la ville tot avant que la masse de monde n'envahisse ... Read more >
Tags: Misadventures
Mon, 18 May 2009 | By worldfestivals | Views [303]
Location: Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal Dates: 12–14 June Level of Participation: 2 – snack on sardines Description: On the feast day of St Anthony, patron saint of Lisbon, the Portugese capital ... Read more >
Tags: portugal, world festivals, feast of st. anthony
