A writer with a deep appreciation for wildlife, conservation and a profound case of travel bug fever
Imagine a fairy tale town where castles and bright, rainbow-colored palaces are perched on hills like birds of paradise parading their exquisite plumage. Within the valleys, charming turrets rise high above the treeline sparkling in the sun. This romantic fantasy land is real. It is Portugal’s prettiest city and only a 40-minute train ride outside … Continue reading Sensational Sintra: Exploring Portugal’s Palaces and Castles
Over the past few years, tourism has spiked and flourished in Lisbon and throughout Portugal, bringing welcomed attention, and tourism economy, to this once underrated and underappreciated European destination. With so much recent attention on Lisbon’s growth, we had to experience this city for ourselves. We visited Portugal for nine days in early October – after … Continue reading Lovely Lisbon
Portugal – how did you fly so far beneath the tourism radar for so long? This country may be one of western Europe’s most underappreciated travel destinations. Not receiving nearly as much attention as its European neighbors until just recently, Portugal’s history, castles, architecture, wine and beaches are extraordinary, and it can be a more … Continue reading Picturesque Porto: Two Terrific Days
