Vila Nova de Gaia — Day 7 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal Vila Nova de Gaia is connected to Porto by the Dom Luis Bridge. It is actually a different city and is home to many wine/port cellars. Port is a Portuguese fortified wine that originates in the Duoro Valley. Portugal has very strict regulationsContinue reading “Portugal – Day 7”
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Portugal – Day 6
Duoro Valley — Day 6 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal We went on an Airbnb tour of Duoro Valley on Day 6. This tour was amazing – it included transport, wine, meals, a boat ride on the Duoro River, and an awesome tour guide! Duoro Valley itself is magnificent and is home to many wineries.Continue reading “Portugal – Day 6”
Portugal – Day 5
Porto — Day 5 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal We were off to Porto for Day 5. Porto is a hub for port, churches, delicious food, and cute shops! There is a gorgeous wine valley called Duoro Valley near Porto, as well as many port wine cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, which is connectedContinue reading “Portugal – Day 5”
Portugal – Day 4
Sintra/Aveiro — Day 4 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal Day 4 was so much nicer of a day that Day 3 – it was sunny and the sky was blue. I was really glad we decided to stay the night at Sintra. Day 4 consisted of a morning in Sintra and an afternoon/evening stay inContinue reading “Portugal – Day 4”
Portugal – Day 3
Sintra — Day 3 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal We headed to Sintra on Day 3. Sintra is about an hour train ride from Lisbon and has many palaces to visit – Pena Palace, Palacio de Monserrate, Palacio Nacional de Sintra, Quinta de Regaleira, and Castelos dos Mouros to name a few. Throughout history, SintraContinue reading “Portugal – Day 3”
Portugal – Day 2
Lisbon — Day 2 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal We were meeting up with some friends on Day 2. They live in Germany and happened to be in Portugal the same time as us – what a coincidence! We explored multiple areas of Lisbon – Belem, Bairro Alto, and Alfama areas. Note many of theContinue reading “Portugal – Day 2”
Portugal – Day 1
Lisbon — Day 1 of a 8-Day Trip in Portugal Day 1 was half travel, half activities. We flew from Naples to Portugal in the morning and arrived in Lisbon around 2pm. The flight was about 4 hours long. By the time, we picked up our bags and headed to our hotel, it was about 4pm.Continue reading “Portugal – Day 1”
Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 6
Ravello — Day 6 of a 6-Day Trip in Italy’s Amalfi Coast For our final day on the Amalfi Coast, we headed to Ravello. Ravello is a town perched on the hillside. There aren’t any beaches, but there are amazing views and gardens. Its about a 30 minute bus ride from Amalfi. Ravello is also homeContinue reading “Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 6”
Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 5
Path of the Gods and Positano — Day 5 of a 6-Day Trip in Italy’s Amalfi Coast Day 5 on the Amalfi Coast was focused on the Path of the Gods and Positano. The Path of the Gods is a beautiful hike along the mountains/hills. The main hike is between Bomerano and Nocelle and takes 2Continue reading “Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 5”
Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 4
Pompeii, Vietri Sul mare, and Cava de’ Tirreni — Day 4 of a 6-Day Trip in Italy’s Amalfi Coast We spent Day 4 at multiple locations – Pompeii, Vietri Sul Mare, and Cava de’ Tirreni. It was another hot day despite being October. Note we only spent half the day at Pompeii, but you can easilyContinue reading “Italy – Amalfi Coast Day 4”
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