Portugal

Capture the Color

by Gina on August 8, 2012 · 22 comments

This was an extremely fun post to research and put together thanks to Travel Supermarket, who are sponsoring a contest to showcase the best pictures you have that “capture” five different colors. The colors are blue, green, white, yellow, and red. Part of this contest is posting pictures then tagging five new people to participate. [...]

Photo Tour Friday: St. George’s Castle in Lisbon

by Gina on May 25, 2012 · 3 comments

St. George’s Castle in Lisbon: An idyllic castle ruin to explore with terrific views Once a royal residence, St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sᾶo Jorge) in Lisbon was massively destroyed in the 1755 earthquake that rocked the city. Today, what’s left of the once stately castle is a wonderful place to walk around and enjoy [...]

Lisbon Food: Eating Sardines in Lisbon

by Gina on November 19, 2010 · 0 comments

One Day in Lisbon, Portugal this Happened… I look down at the three eyeballs staring blankly back at me. I then glance back up at my server, a graying and busy-looking man who – while not unfriendly – hasn’t smiled much in our few minutes of interaction. He’d just delivered my Lisbon food to my [...]

One Day in Lisbon

by Gina on November 17, 2010 · 1 comment

One Day in a City Itinerary… Highlights of Lisbon, Portugal include everything from cathedrals to castles to colorful streamers running above your head as you walk down narrow, cobblestoned streets. Here are some ideas on what to do if you only have one day in Lisbon and want to catch as much of the essence of the [...]