Deciding how and where to spend your time when visiting the Azores can be challenging – it was for us! To help you make the most of your time on São Miguel, we’ve put together the following ultimate guide full of epic hikes, the best restaurants to dine at, where to stay, and of course – the best things to do and experience while traversing São Miguel!
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How to Make the Most of 48 Hours in Lisbon
There is no better place to get lost than in Lisbon. Check out our guide on how to make the most of 48 hours in Lisbon including must-see sights, local treasures, and hidden highlights. We also share sights we think you can skip and include restaurant recommendations!
Iconic Lisbon: Music, Monuments and Meals
The physical location of Portugal has influenced many aspects of the country’s history, identity, and culture. In fact, on our recent travels to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal and known as the City of Seven Hills, we quickly realized just how embedded into Portuguese society its maritime roots were and are to this day.
In this post we spotlight some of Lisbon’s most iconic places and attributes – all which can be clearly linked to the city’s geography. From some of the most well-recognized monuments to classic Portuguese fare to its music, Lisbon’s maritime past lives on today in distinctive ways.
Continue reading for more iconic Lisbon insights!
The Best Museum in Lisbon for People who Hate Museums
One of the unexpected things we quickly discovered on our recent travels around Portugal is that Lisbon is home to an unbelievable number of museums. But perhaps the best museum in Lisbon especially for people who hate museums is the Museu Nacional do Azulejo or the National Tile Museum. We think it’s the ONE museum in Lisbon you can’t miss.
Continuing reading our latest blog post to learn more about museum highlights, what you will see and what you need to know before your visit.
Christmas in Portugal: Markets and Lights
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and holiday magic is everywhere in Portugal. With the mild temperatures and the Portuguese people growing increasingly interested in holding special holiday events across the country, a visit to a Christmas market is simply a must-do if you find yourself in Portugal at any point in the month of December. As night falls, witness the city transform into a dazzling wonderland of illuminations. Immerse yourself in holiday cheer by taking in the beautiful decorations and festive light displays while browsing stalls filled with local products and local cuisine. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
As you plan your trip or make your way through Lisbon, Sintra or the hundreds of towns and villages spanning the country, start your Portuguese Christmas holiday by checking out some of these dreamy markets and elaborate lights. The best part: there’s no cost to enjoy either.
Everything you need to know about hiking Mount Srđ in Dubrovnik
Hiking Mount Srđ in Dubrovnik is the best, most rewarding, scenic hike in the city. Each climb reveals a more enchanting view of the vast, medieval city nestled along the Dalmatian coast and the surrounding landscape making it one of the Peral of the Adriatic’s most beloved attractions. We can still feel the lingering tightness in our quads – a result of hoofing up a steep incline of 255 meters (total elevation gain we saw was 1,352 feet). It’s a good ache though and this is a hike we’d repeat in a heartbeat.
Since we’re fresh off hiking up Mount Srđ we’re ready to recount our favorite views, the tough spots we hit, blunders we made and our recommendations on how to make this hike a banger from start to finish.
Wine tasting in Skradin, Croatia
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Honeymoon in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Everything you need to know and where to stay
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