Posts with Tag: portugal
Sintra is another easy day trip from Lisbon. Aboslute highlight is the Palace of Pena, constructed in the middle of the 19th century.
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Belem is my favorite side-trip from Lisbon. Stroll along the waterfront and you’ll feel like you are walking into another place and time.
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Lisbon is lovely. I enjoyed some great views over the old city and discovered that eating is entertaining. Unfortunately there is also a less charming side to the city: I was mugged in a dangerous neigborhood.
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There is only one daily train between Madrid and Lisbon, which is a night train. In my overnight cabin are two couples from Colombia, who kindly share their picnic dinner.
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