12 articles tagged with lisbon
The moment I stepped off the metro at Baixa-Chiado, I knew Lisbon would steal a piece of my heart. Not because of the postcard-perfect tiled buildings or the iconic yellow trams (though they're definitely Instagram-worthy), but because of the city's...
There's something profoundly liberating about mapping out a transcontinental journey that connects two wildly different worlds. After spending the past few years exploring New Zealand's wilderness with my little one in tow, I found myself craving a solo adventure that...
When I left Anaheim for what was supposed to be a six-month teaching gig in Paris, I never imagined I'd become someone who casually drops phrases like 'when I was at that boutique hotel in Lisbon last month.' Yet here...
The moment I stepped onto Lisbon's cobblestone streets last spring, I felt an immediate connection to this city of contrasts. Perhaps it was the familiar hum of diverse cultures coexisting—something that resonates with my own Indian-Korean heritage—or maybe it was...
As someone who spends half my life in the air and the other half exploring cities on the ground, I've developed a keen eye for efficient transportation systems. Living in Venice—a city where cars are literally banned—has only heightened my...
There's something magical about contrasting two European cities with completely different design languages in a single journey. As someone who's spent years studying how architecture shapes our travel experiences, I can tell you that few combinations offer as rich a...
As I stood on the uneven cobblestones of Alfama, watching an elderly Portuguese woman hang laundry from her window while singing fado melodies under her breath, I realized something profound: Lisbon doesn't need your money to steal your heart. The...
There's something magical about Portugal that speaks to both my German precision and my adopted American sense of adventure. Having traversed this stunning country three times now, I've refined what I consider the perfect 10-day journey between its two crown...
The first time I visited Lisbon, my calves staged a full-on rebellion by day two. As a Colorado native, I thought I understood hills, but Lisbon's seven infamous inclines are like the final boss battle in a game you thought...
The first time I stepped onto Lisbon's iconic yellow Tram 28, I wasn't just boarding public transportation—I was climbing into a living museum. As an educator who's spent decades encouraging children to see learning opportunities everywhere, I found myself becoming...
The first time I wandered through Lisbon's cobblestone streets eight years ago, I wasn't looking for shopping opportunities—I was simply mesmerized by the azulejo tiles, the melancholic fado music drifting from hidden doorways, and the way the sunset painted the...
You know that feeling when you're designing a game level and you discover that perfect little alcove that just *works*? That's exactly how I felt stumbling upon Lisbon's hidden corners during my recent 'research trip' (yes, that's what I tell...