When you visit Lisbon, don’t forget that Portugal is a monarchy. There are so few monarchies left in the world that you have to grab any opportunity to see a real royal palace. If you already knew that the Portuguese have a royal family, it’s time for you to learn a few details about...
Best Time to Visit Lisbon
Just like the majority of European capitals, Lisbon can be visited all year round. It’s famous for culture, history, and attractions. Moreover, Fado never stops in the city, museums are always open, so the only thing that is capable of playing a vital role is the weather in Lisbon. That’s how I would choose...
Portugal: North VS South
The stunning sights of Portugal are too numerous to all be enjoyed in one short holiday, meaning travellers often have to choose whether to focus their attentions on the north or the south for their trip. There’s much to recommend both, so the decision often comes down to what kind of traveller you are...
Small But Unique: Carris Museum
Lisbon has a collection of unique museums. There are some major ones, which are usually dedicated to art, but the small ones have incredibly singular themes. The Museum of Tiles and the Museum of Electricity are just two of them of them. Carris Museum is another one. Remember how we always say the best...
Lisbon Restaurants and Bars
Maximum of the Portuguese restaurants and bars have a very homely and traditional atmosphere. Most of them are pretty small, run by a family and inexpensive. Before entering, you will in all probabilities find a chart listing the dishes of the day, that are generally fresher and cheaper than the other items in the...
Why Visit Lisbon?
Lisbon is the westernmost capital of Western Europe, and as such, it is a highly interesting destination for travelers. Nevertheless, with such other European capitals as Paris, Madrid and Berlin, the Portuguese capital is being kind of overshadowed and underrated. But Lisbon is worth visiting, and here is why. Historical value – Lisbon is...
Top Casinos to Visit when Travelling in Europe
Have you ever been to a land based casino? If not, then you might consider visiting one on your next holiday. When on a holiday people enjoy having fun and trying new things. There are many lavish casinos across the world and some of the best ones are in Europe. Therefore, consider Europe for...
Best Ginjinha and Canned Fish in Lisbon
It’s hard to imagine a single Lisbon tourist who has left the Portuguese capital without proper shopping. Note that by proper shopping we do not imply buying hundreds of things but what we do imply is that you take back home a piece of Lisbon – it might be souvenirs for you and your...
3 Ways of Saving Up for Lisbon
If you live in Spain, you can travel to Lisbon anytime you want. The distance is short, and you might not have too many financial difficulties. However, if you live elsewhere, like the UK, Russia, or the USA, you have to seriously start thinking about saving up money for the best vacation ever. I...
Lisbon Active Outdoor Pursuits
While Lisbon is a great European tourist destination, blessed with spectacular beauty and architectural exoticism, add to this an outstanding array of sightseeing, shopping and dining opportunities, Portugal’s vibrant capital also provides visitors with a chance to indulge in all sorts of sports, including tennis, golf, jogging, fishing, hunting, bicycling and more. Whether this...
Lisbon Shoe Baggage
Let’s face it, social networks and digital cameras had made it unbearable to travel. You come back home and fall under a question attack. Where have you been? What have you been doing? How was Lisbon? And so many questions one’s imagination just can’t contain. So, you start showing them your best photos, where...
Marvelous Marriott Hotel in Lisbon
If you happen to visit picturesque Lisbon, make sure you stay at a hotel, which is near the important and interesting places of the city. There are many expensive hotels with shocking prices, so if you are not that rich or haven’t managed to collect a considerable sum of money, youcan’t afford them. In...
Lisbon Architecture
Lisbon architecture is truly worth talking about. Its conspicuous nature once beheld doesn’t leave the mind easily. The simplicity blended with grandeur is what makes it so different from the rest of the holiday destinations. Even the ordinary residential houses across the city present a picturesque view in front of you. The whitened limestone...
Royal Vehicles of Museum of Coaches
Lisbon is famous for vehicles. It doesn’t matter if they are a part of public transport, royal or personal collections. Moreover, the older the car is, the more interesting the exhibition becomes. Carris Museum is just one of the attractions to mention. The tram 28 is another one. It’s a must for all tourists...
Best Things to Do in Lisbon
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal’s fascinating capital and one of the most beautiful cities in Europe! Blessed with the charm of old and new, a horde of attractions and endless variety of ‘to do’ things, Lisbon offers all the delights you’d expect of Portugal’s star city. Top things to do in Lisbon include: Oceanarium Europe’s...