Category: Portugal

  • 27 foods to say olá to in portugal

    Everything we ate during the week we spent in Lisbon and Porto. I liked the food better in Porto. My favorites were definitely the octopus and the squid, and it was a fraction of the price of what you would get in the States! 1. Pastel de Nata Portuguese egg tart. 2. Bacalhau Dried and…

  • 12 things i learned in the 7 days i spent in portugal

    1. Weather in December is pretty mild. The temperature was 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. We didn’t need a winter coat – just a light jacket. 2. Tipping in restaurants is not obligated but it is common to add 5-10%, or round up your check. 3. Public transportation in Lisbon is reliable. It comes on time and…

  • how to be a traveler in porto (10 things to do)

    1. Admire all the blue tiles of Igreja de Santa Ildefonso. The church was completed in 1739 but the tiles were not added until until 1932 by Italian artist, Nicolau Nassoni. 2. Shop and eat at the Mercado do Bolhão. They sell fresh produce, seafood, meats, cheese, and specialty food items, in case you’re looking…

  • how to be a traveler in lisbon (12 things to do)

    1. Grab some food at the Time Out Market. Some people say it’s overrated, but I actually liked it. It is going to be super touristy, and crowded, but I liked that you have all of these different food spots in one location. I wouldn’t recommend going with a large group because it’s cafeteria style…