Five of the best beaches near Lisbon

Five of the best beaches near Lisbon

Treat yourself the ultimate city break this summer with a holiday to Lisbon. The Portuguese capital is awash with beautiful sites and enjoyable activities thanks to the cities long history and vibrant culture. Thanks to the numerous beaches in the vicinity, it is also...
A True Algarve Wedding

A True Algarve Wedding

The big day has finally arrived! The church bells were ringing. the suits being pressed, fascinators being adjusted (not mine), ties being knotted, and a screaming Bridezilla, high on champagne screaming at everyone. Yes! It was time for a wedding. A white, white...
Fish Are Eating My Parents’ Feet in the Algarve

Fish Are Eating My Parents’ Feet in the Algarve

Seriously, they were eating my parents’ feet, munching vigorously on their skin. But how? Let’s go back to the beginning. Still pleasantly shocked from the Glee Mafia Taxi after they dropped me off in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal, I strode up to the...
Taxi Mafia in the Algarve

Taxi Mafia in the Algarve

I was so happy to leave depressing Lisbon behind as I travelled south on the train. South, you say? Why not north to Porto? Porto had great reviews and was actually meant to be better than Lisbon. I heard a lot of travel bloggers enjoyed the Travel Bloggers Unite...
Happy Pictures of Lisbon

Happy Pictures of Lisbon

I was very, very disparaging about Lisbon in my last post, wasn’t I? Well, I still maintain that Lisbon is a pretty depressing place to go. However, as I hoped that the Walking Tour would be its saving grace (it wasn’t), I tried in vain to find aspects of...
Why I Hated Lisbon

Why I Hated Lisbon

Okay, you may be reeling with shock from such a direct and profound statement. Yes, I absolutely hated Lisbon. Even I surprised myself. Even if I arrive in a city that’s not to my liking, I still give it a second chance. But oh no, I simply cut short my planned...