Yup, that’s right! We scored some sweet tickets to Lisbon and visited a country that’s been on our list for awhile. And, it did NOT disappoint! Here’s what we discovered when we went to Portugal, and what’s next for Gringo Inca…
Outdoors Adventures Abound!
We spent almost our entire waking time outside. That wasn’t because of Covid restrictions. In fact, Portugal is perfect for lovers of the outdoors.
First, the weather was perfect for just strolling around castles all day. Or bathing in the beauty of a place like Sintra. And Portugal’s amazing beaches include the home to a 100-foot wave and a world surf reserve– more on those later :)
You can just walk for hours exploring the cities, and nearby parks include a new adventure sport park near Porto!
There are also ancient towns that have kept their medieval style, and which are perfect for walking around all day.
And if you’re looking for a longer adventure, the Camino de Santiago is great for hikers and cyclists!
The Culture
I appreciate a place that doesn’t have to wake up early and dances until late on a weekday. So, Portugal was my kind of spot. But there were other things that stood out too, including the seafood and pastries.
And if you’re a Harry Potter lover, there are a LOT of similarities between Porto and scenes from the books (JK Rowling lived there).
Again, we’ll have more on this in future posts. But we really fell in love with the Portuguese culture (even if we couldn’t understand the language!).
What’s Next
We’ll be writing our favorite tips for visiting Portugal. As always, we’ll focus on responsible (aka Earth Friendly!) tourism.
We went to Portugal and loved it. And we want you to love it too!
Talk to you soon! Até logo! (ok, we maybe learned SOME Portuguese)
-Brad and Janina
