In Search of Paella
If you ask the question "Where did Paella originate?", the undisputed answer is Valencia. So trying it here was a must.
Museums Make Everything Better
Once we started visiting museums in Valencia we began to fall in love with the rich culture of the city.
Sintra with a Local
Sintra and Cascais can be touristy, but by choosing a local's AirBNB experience, we were able to enjoy them from a different perspective.
Introduction to València
It took a little effort to warm up to Valencia, Spain, but then we hit our stride and made some great discoveries.
Tower of Belém
Well worth the long walk, the Tower of Belem and the Monument of the Discoveries are incredible landmarks telling the story of Portugal's explorations.
Cobble
Everywhere you go in Lisbon, neighborhood after neighborhood, you will often find designs in cobble.
Dining in Lisbon Part 2 or Lisbon is for Food Lovers
Summing up our eating (and drinking) in Portugal.
Dining in Lisbon (Part 1 ;)
Our favorite restaurants among a long list of places where we dined that were all special in their own way.
Coffee
We've fully fallen into the coffee culture in Lisbon. It goes hand in hand with cafes and despite the caffeine, it is part of slowing down and enjoying the day.
Two Thousand Years
Spending a day back in Roman times, it seems, as we toured two sites of ruins in the heart of Lisbon.
Finding an Amazing Museum
The Calouste Gulbenkian museum is a must see if you ever come to Lisbon, especially due to perhaps the largest single collection of Lalique pieces in the world.