Is Faro Worth Visiting? My Thoughts about Algarve’s Entry City (Portugal)
Faro is the starting point for most of the Algarve itineraries and road trips, but is this city worth visiting? I have said it before and I will say it over and over - I love historical cities in Portugal, and Faro is one of them. After falling in love with Lisbon, I...
Ponta da Piedade Hike in Lagos [Algarve], Portugal – Viewpoints, Maps & Tips
The epic Ponta da Piedade hike, the map and info about how to get to Ponta da Piedade, the best sunset spots, and more info about the sea cliffs in Lagos in Portugal's Algarve region. If you are a frequent reader of my travel blog, then you know by now how much...
Best Beaches in Lagos, Portugal [the Algarve Coast]
If you ask me to recommend the best beach destination in Europe, I'd say Portugal. It has everything that I think makes a beach destination perfect. Want to know why? One of the things I love about the beaches of Lagos is the stunning backdrop of rock formations. Not...
Is Nazaré Worth Visiting? Portugal’s Beach Town with Big Waves
Portugal is definitely my favorite country in Europe. I have visited it over and over, and each time I discover something new. During my third trip to Portugal, while I was exploring the Algarve, I asked the locals and fellow travelers about which place to visit in...
Algarve Itinerary: An EPIC Road Trip on the Algarve Coast in Portugal
Algarve itinerary - can be done as a road trip or without a car using public transport. I have this thing for beaches. As an Asian, I was often disappointed when I visited beaches in Europe because none of them ever compared to the beauty of the beaches of Asia. This...
3 Days in Porto: things to do + Itinerary + Map [Portugal]
Porto (or Oporto in Portuguese) has it all to make it an epic travel destination. It is warm, has loads of history, insanely good food options, and plenty of viewpoints. I had the chance to spend 3 days in Porto during one of my visits to Portugal in 2022. You know me...
Things to do in Faro, Portugal [Algarve’s Entry City]
Faro is a lovely little historical city in Portugal's Algarve region. It is the entry point to Algarve because it has an airport. Faro is used as a base to explore Algarve's other beach destinations like Lagos, Albufeira, Portimão, Sagres, Benagil Cave, Vilamoura,...
How to Reach Benagil Cave in Algarve, Portugal (Practical Info + Kayaking + TIPS)
Information about how to reach Benagil Cave, Tips, and Practical Travel Info. Imagine a beach that's hidden from the rest of the world because it is in a cave. A perfect beach with soft golden sand that's partially lit because of the hole on the top of the cave....
Things to do in Lagos Portugal: the Gem of the Algarve Coast
Travel guide for visiting Lagos in Algarve (South Portugal) with how to visit, and top tips. Here's everything you need to know about things to do in Lagos Portugal's beach town on Algarve Coast. Let's play a game. Close your eyes and visualize your dream summer...
2 Days in Lisbon Itinerary: Fall in LOVE with Lisbon, Portugal
It was my second time in Europe was when I got to visit sunny Lisbon. After spending months in Europe's colder countries, Lisbon felt like a much-needed summer breeze that instantly made me happy. Oh my god, the city is colorful - was one of my first thoughts. Wow,...
Why Visit Lisbon? 11 Reasons to Fall in Love with Lisbon, Portugal
Ola Lisbon, I am hopelessly in love with you! Can I be yours forever? There are two kinds of people in this world – those who have never been to Lisbon and those who are in love with Lisbon. I belong to the latter group. My love affair with Lisbon started in August...