Tag Archives: Cascais

Snapshots from the western Algarve

Posted on October 25, 2017 by simpletravelourway

For years we read about travel destinations that appealed to us. The places we ignored were often overrun with tourists. For that reason, the Algarve region of Portugal ended up in our reject pile. How many times had we read … Continue reading →

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URBAN art in PORTUGAL

Posted on October 21, 2017 by simpletravelourway

That we were returning to Portugal surprised our friends. Here’s one of many good reasons for us to return: after traveling around the world, we think that no country surpasses Portugal for its street art. Our first visit to Portugal … Continue reading →

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A sad departure but look what awaits us

Posted on September 25, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We (seriously) did not want to leave Cascais, Portugal – a charming seaside resort town west of Lisbon.   We saw the days tick off, and knew we’d have to move on, but it was with heavy hearts that we headed … Continue reading →

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Stop and stay awhile (or not?)

Posted on September 20, 2017 by simpletravelourway

When we’re charmed by a place on our travels, we have a hard time leaving. It didn’t take long for us to feel that Cascais had become one of those special places for us. So, we were faced with a … Continue reading →

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The beach quiets down

Posted on September 10, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We’ve been in Cascais for a month, and every day we walk a short block to the beach to observe the busy life of a beach resort. Cascais has been full to overflowing with tourists from Portugal and all over … Continue reading →

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Something we could all use

Posted on September 5, 2017 by simpletravelourway

So many things in life can bring us down. One thing we have found that adds a touch of sheer joy is turning a corner and discovering a grand work of art. Cascais is a beach resort town on the … Continue reading →

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Camera exercise – stretch your skills

Posted on August 31, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Sometimes when we are lucky, we visit a place where it seems almost impossible to take a bad photo: dawn in the Florida Keys, the red rocks in Utah’s national parks, the canals in Venice. Most of the time though, … Continue reading →

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No amount of planning could have prepared us for this day

Posted on August 26, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Oh, how we wanted to visit Sintra! Who wouldn’t with the many historical sites that included a palace that looked like it was the set for a Disney movie. We wanted to get the most from our visit so we … Continue reading →

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A favorite country. A different place.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We had a lovely time in Madeira and loved Porto. Should we go back to Portugal? YES! This time we’d go somewhere new, but where? We ticked off what we should look for: a smallish city, a beautiful place with … Continue reading →

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