Lisbon is the #1 most visited city in Portugal. Here’s how to visit Lisbon’s top viewpoints, pastéis de nata stores and more.
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🏰 How to Plan a Sintra Day Trip 2023: 8 Top Attractions, Itinerary + Map
Sintra is a town near Lisbon with colorful palaces, a picturesque center and castles with stunning views. Here’s how to plan your day trip there.
🇵🇹 Portugal 2023 Travel Guide: Top Destinations + 1-Week Itinerary
Known as the “California of Europe”, Portugal has sunset viewpoints, castles and more. Here are the country’s top destinations and how to spend a week there.
💰 Trip to Portugal Cost: 2023 Travel Expense Breakdown + Tips
My 1-week trip to Portugal, a destination growing in popularity, cost $1,341. Here, I share my travel expenses, cost per day and budgeting tips.
🚗 Road to Hana Guide: Map, Great Stops + Is it Dangerous?
The Road to Hana has over 40 hikes, waterfalls, beaches and more. Driving it is not a casual trip. Here are practical tips on driving it and my top three stops.
💰 Trip to Hawaii Cost: 2023 Travel Expenses + Tips
Hawaii is the most expensive state to visit in the US. My 2-week trip to Hawaii cost $2,761. Here, I share my travel expenses, cost per day and budgeting tips.
🛶 Riding a Gondola in Venice: Tips, Best Time and Place, and Is It Worth It?
Riding a gondola is an iconic Venice activity. This post shares practical tips on riding a gondola in Venice and factors that make or break the experience.
💰 Trip to Italy Cost: 2023 Travel Expense Breakdown + Tips
My 16-day trip to Italy cost a total of $2,651. This post shares my Italy travel expenses, cost per day, budgeting tips, and tips on using cash there.
🇵🇪 Peru Travel Guide: Tips From a Local + 10-Day Itinerary
My ten days in Peru were some of my most adventurous and thrilling moments in South America. Here are tips from a local friend on traveling there.
💰 Trip to Peru Cost: 2023 Travel Expense Breakdown + Tips
A popular destination, Peru is one of the most affordable places in South America. I spent $2,298 there and here are my travel expenses and budgeting tips.