Tag Archives: Lisbon

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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What we chose to do in Lisbon

Posted on September 15, 2017 by simpletravelourway

The lists of the best things to do in Lisbon stretch on and on and on. We couldn’t do everything, and actually we could do very little since we had decided to limit our Lisbon outings to a total of … 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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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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