In case you missed part one or part two, you can check them out here: Introduction to Lisbon, and free walking tour Our Lady of Fatima and Big Wave Surf at Nazare The next day in my Lisbon adventure was my birthday. I had simple plans: Check out the organic pizza place (that was a […]
4 Special Experiences in Barcelona and Honoring a Legend
Today I will divert from the Lisbon/Portugal blog posts to share my whirlwind less than 24 hour visit to Barcelona. I decided to do this now as a way to honor Montserrat Caballé, one of the greatest opera singers of a generation, who passed away a few days ago. She represented an incredible Spanish legacy in […]
A Perfect Day in Lisbon: Flower Scents and Beautiful Light
Special Birthday Trip For my 35thbirthday, I decided that I would give myself a trip to Portugal. I had some British Airways miles stashed (see the end of this post for information on that), and a couple free nights from hotels.com, so I thought I’d treat myself. 35 is a big birthday, right? My itinerary […]
Recap of My Quick London Stopover
London Adventures London was a flurry of colors – summer reds and pinks overflowing from window boxes at banks and pubs; the lush green gardens around St. Paul’s cathedral and throughout the sprawl of the parks; and the constant grey-brown of the Thames, steady and sure. Even though this was my second time in London, […]
Top Tips For First-Time London Travellers
Make the Most of Your Time in London! I recently had the opportunity to travel through London on my way to Barbados. I landed at about 1:45 pm at London City Airport, and had a flight the next morning from London Gatwick at 11:25. I’d spent a couple days in London before, but not in […]