One of the best things to do in Madrid is to use the city as a home base for exploring nearby destinations. And there are a handful of incredibly cool places to go. Walk the fortified walls at Ávila, see the amazing Roman aqueduct in Segovia, explore the cobblestoned streets in Toledo, tour a historic […]
Lisbon is not only filled with some of Portugal’s most iconic sights, but it also makes a fantastic home base for exploring the nearby towns and beaches. There is a long list of day trips from Lisbon, from quick visits to coastal towns to full day excursions to Sintra, Nazaré, and Óbidos. In this guide, […]
Lisbon is the largest city in Portugal and a popular starting and/or ending point for many visitors to this country. The list of things to do in Lisbon is very long, with historic landmarks to visit, colorful neighborhoods to explore, and quite a few places to indulge on Portuguese delicacies. We have visited Lisbon multiple […]