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 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)

Destination: Madrid, Spain (February 2016 Edition)

My first time in the capital of Spain was during my first year as an assistante last year. Although I have since gone back and revisited just this past December during the winter holidays (which you can read about in parts 1 and 2 here), and even though I essentially went to the same places as I'd done … Continue reading Destination: Madrid, Spain (February 2016 Edition)