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Tag Archives: Porto
Snapshots from the western Algarve
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
Posted in Portugal - Europe
Tagged Algarve, Alvor, Cascais, Lagos, Lagos Castle, Manueline architecture, Porto, Portugal, Sagres, travel
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URBAN art in PORTUGAL
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
A favorite country. A different place.
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
Posted in Portugal - Europe
Tagged beach, best destination, Cascais, Funchal, Lisbon, Madeira, Porto, Portugal, Sintra, travel
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AirBnB: 750 nights and counting
One of the worst AirBnBs we stayed in was our first. We had just started our nomadic traveling life on the road, and clearly we had a lot to learn. Four and a half years have passed, and we can … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Best of Travel, South America - 2016
Tagged AirBnB, around the world travel, Cuenca, Kuranda, Mendoza, Port Douglas, Porto, travel
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The question everyone asks
We usually don’t have to wait long before someone asks, “What has been your favorite place?” When we see old friends or meet new people, they are aghast to discover that we’ve been traveling nonstop for three years with no … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14
Tagged around the world, Cambodia, Chania, Crete, Hoi An, New Zealand, Porto, Portugual, Siem Reap, Tanzania, travel, Vietnam
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Recycle. Decorate. Have a little fun.
Porto, Portugal pulled out all the stops with public art. We knew that our walks in Porto would take us past sculpture, painted murals, and tiled buildings. All the old telephone booths in the heart of the city were spectacularly … Continue reading
Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Portugal - Europe
Tagged around the world travel, art, Porto, Portugal, public art, telephone booths, travel
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Would we do it again?
We spent the last 14 days of our around-the-world trip on a cruise ship. Would we do it again? We’re divided on this one. We chose the repositioning cruise from Barcelona, Spain to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the Celebrity Equinox … Continue reading
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