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Iberia, Portugal

Top 5 Places in Cascais to See for Free

September 18, 2019

Planning a trip to Lisbon? Make sure to include Cascais on your list! Hop on the train and we’ll take you on a tour of the Top 5 places in Cascais that you can visit for FREE! While Cascais is a stunning, glamorous beach town, you don’t need a big budget for the trip. Follow our tips and the only money you’ll be spending will be on the train ride from Lisbon. Let’s explore Cascais!

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Iberia, Portugal

The most beautiful beach in Portugal: Praia da Cordoama

September 12, 2019
Praia da Cordoama, the most beautiful beach in Portugal

The place where we’ve spent most of our beach days in Algarve, a paradise for surfers, where the mountains meet the ocean waves: discover Praia da Cordoama. We’ll take you on a quick tour of the most beautiful beach in Portugal! That is, of course, our opinion. But why not see for yourself?

How to get there

Chilling on Praia da Cordoama

Praia da Cordoama is located in western Algarve, on the west coast, and within easy reach from Vila do Bispo. The easiest way to get there is by car. The views and scenery are quite spectacular on the way to the beach, and so is the beach itself. There is a parking lot right next to the beach, where campers and vans often make their way during the day.

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Iberia, Portugal

Ponta da Piedade: Budget day trip from Lagos

September 10, 2019

One of the most beautiful places in Algarve, Ponta da Piedade is a top tourist attraction. Though there is a general opinion that these gorgeous rock formations are only reachable by boat, Ponta da Piedade can be reached from the shore as well, and it’s equally as spectacular! Here are a few tips for a budget day trip from Lagos to one of Algarve’s gems!

View of Ponta da Piedade from the Top of the Hills

How to get there cheaper!

You may believe the cliffs at Ponta da Piedade can only be reached by boat, but that’s not the case.

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Iberia, Portugal

Cabo de Sao Vicente: Best sunset in Portugal

August 19, 2019

After traveling around Portugal for over two months, we can decidedly say that the best sunset we’ve watched over the Atlantic was at Cabo de Sao Vicente. Incredible rock formations, an iconic red lighthouse, and clouds of mist passing by with amazing speed: the best sunset in Portugal.

We’ve assembled a gallery with our best shots from Cabo de Sao Vicente, and some information on how to get there, and tips on how to make your sunset trip the best experience.

Cabo de Sao Vicente: how to get there?

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Iberia, Portugal

Top 5 Best Photography Spots in Porto

July 17, 2019

Of all the destinations we’ve explored, we’ve watched the best sunsets in Portugal! Cobbled streets, orange rooftops, exceptionally high bridges, and the most romantic river: the city of Porto should be your next destination! Welcome to our travel photography tour, where you’ll find the best photography spots in Porto.

Sunset view from Igreja da Serra do Pilar - Porto travel photography
Sunset view over Porto
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Iberia, Portugal

Magic Sintra Instagram Guide: A Portuguese Fairy tale

July 14, 2019

A day trip to Sintra is a must when you’re visiting Lisbon! This Portuguese Fairy tale land is 50 minutes away from the city, and it’s where you’ll find the most beautiful castles and gardens you’ve ever seen. More than an Instagram guide to Magic Sintra and the most iconic places to visit on your trip, we’ll introduce you to some important information to prepare you for the journey! To make the fairy tale complete, stay tuned till the end where we share the amazing FREE Lightroom preset we used to edit this photo series!

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