Lisbon

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 [...]

Traveling Again

by Gina on October 13, 2011 · 0 comments

There was a period of my life in my mid-twenties that was tumultuous, financially strapped, and career-driven. During that time, I had to put traveling on the back burner and focus on simply making it and getting through the year. But the lure of travel never waived, not even for a moment. My heart ached [...]

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 [...]