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From Lisbon to the Algarve: A Road Trip Through Coastal Portugal
Today we went road tripping from Lisbon to Alvor, our first stop in the Algarve. We got up, checked out of the hostel, and hit the road as early as we could – didn’t want to get screwed with traffic… Continue reading
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From Quiet Canals to the Edge of the Atlantic: Our Journey Down to Lisbon
Today is the day we drive to Lisbon! We tried to get up at a reasonable hour this morning… And we managed. We were on the road before 8:00 am. Our first stop was Aveiro, known as the “Venice of… Continue reading
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Where Portugal Began: Exploring the Ancient Cities and Wild Mountains of the North
We got up not horribly early, grabbed breakfast, and headed out the door for Braga and the area around there. First up on our list was the Bom de Jesus, which featured this super cool staircase… Driving there wasn’t too… Continue reading
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Porto: Between the River and the Atlantic
We’re leaving for Portugal today! So of course I thought it would be a good idea to get up at 3:45 and go run a half with my friends before leaving. Hmmm. I’m still not exactly sure it was a… Continue reading
