Destination: Marseille, France

Bonjour! I'm finally getting around to writing about my February holidays (vacances d'hiver) this year. This time around, I didn't do the full two weeks as I'd done last year with a whirlwind of a time in Spain and Portugal, but all the same, I still headed to warmer climates to escape the dreaded cold … Continue reading Destination: Marseille, France

Destination: Porto, Portugal

After an extensive, two-weeks of travel all over three countries (France, Spain, and Portugal), I ended my travels in Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal and home to the famous, but very strong, port wine. Situated north of the country along the Douro River, the city's name is derived from the Portuguese's "o Porto," which means … Continue reading Destination: Porto, Portugal

Destination: Sintra, Portugal

With its elegant and colorful monuments, it's no wonder that Sintra is a popular destination for tourists whilst in Portugal. From the Castelo dos Mouros ("Moorish Castle") to the Pena Palace, this small town is the stuff of magical, fairy-tale architecture. It's only a stone's throw away from Lisbon, and so it makes for a super-easy day trip … Continue reading Destination: Sintra, Portugal

Destination: Lisbon, Portugal (Part 2)

Once our first night in Lisbon was done, the assistante and I had a sunny (albeit chilly) breakfast outside of our hostel patio, which was a hearty platter of bread, fresh fruit, even homemade crepes (prepared by the hostel cook)! Once we finished up, we were off for our first full day of exploring the capital of … Continue reading Destination: Lisbon, Portugal (Part 2)

Destination: Lisbon, Portugal (Part 1)

Lisbon captured my heart as soon as I stepped off that airplane and made my way into its city center. To this day, it remains one of my favorite places to have ever visited in Europe, and it surprises me that not too many people whom I know outside of traveling would consider it a … Continue reading Destination: Lisbon, Portugal (Part 1)