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Category: Portugal

Sintra: Portugal’s Touristy Fairytale Kingdom
Europe

Sintra: Portugal’s Touristy Fairytale Kingdom

It is easy to sing the praises of Portugal’s capital. There is simply so much to do in quaint, but…

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Why I Love Lisbon, Portugal
Europe

Why I Love Lisbon, Portugal

As I have remarked before, Lisbon is one of my favourite cities. Period. Arriving this time to the city in…

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The Algarve in February: Lagos Is Not Lit
Opinion

The Algarve in February: Lagos Is Not Lit

Recently, Nina and I on the suggestion of the ruggedly beautiful hostel worker Pedro took a trip down south to…

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Losing Yourself in Lisbon: A New Favorite City
Cuisine

Losing Yourself in Lisbon: A New Favorite City

After almost missing my connection in the infamously busy Charles de Gaulle airport, it was a two hour flight south…

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My Expat-terns

51. You can find the brightest light even in the sheerest darkness. I promise.
21. When you get a new map, always mark where your home is. Even if it’s off the grid, keep it in mind. Sometimes you forget.
69. When in doubt, go out. You never know who you’ll run into … cough … celebrities … cough … it happened … cough …
59. Nothing is more obnoxious than an entitled traveler, especially one who doesn’t even realize it or worse, doesn’t care.
37. When you travel, especially on long solo journeys, it is quite easy to grow lonely. Loneliness is a parasite. It can go unnoticed until it drains the last of your warmth alone in bed at night. Its repellant is courage. It fears courage to meet new people, say hello, and smile. You can pick courage up at any local café, hostel, or town square.
80. I always cry when I end a long journey. I think it is healthy.
122. Disappointingly, some Portuguese people do not like the Brazilian accent even in simple interactions. Some are not even fond of the Brazilians in Lisbon in general. However, I am told the queer Portuguese in Lisbon are just welcoming to everyone.
87. In the Frankfurt airport (maybe in all German airports), you do not need a boarding pass to go through security. You receive it afterwards. This can save you some time if you are confused and late for your plane.
100. Understand the land where you travel. This means more than simply knowing, “X country is between the Y sea and Z mountain range.” No. It is about whose land it is rightfully, what it is/was used for, and understanding your status on it.
90. Be honest about who you are and where you come from.

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