by Rae | Jul 30, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
The Basics: Seville, Spain Currency: Euro Thank you: “Gracias” Water: Tap water is ok to drink, bottled water tastes better. Local Coffee: “Cafe con Leche” is espresso with milk, usually served in a small glass. Restaurant Customs: Enjoy...
by Rae | Jul 28, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
Elvas is a small border town, seldom visited by tourists but listed in guidebooks for its historic earthworks. Because I was en route to Caceres, Spain, I had to stop in Elvas overnight. There’s one shuttle bus per day from Elvas to Badajoz and from there I...
by Rae | Jul 28, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
Evora, Portugal is a UNESCO World Heritage city is laid out like a spiderweb on a map. Notable sights include a Roman temple, aqueduct, and the eerie Church of Bones. The Church of Bones The Basics: Evora, Portugal Currency: Euro Thank you: If you...
by Rae | Jul 28, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
The Basics: Lisbon, Portugal Currency: Euro Thank you: If you are a man say, “Obrigado.” If you are a woman say, “Obrigada.” Water: Tap water is ok to drink, bottled water tastes better. Local Coffee: “Bica” is small back espresso....
by Rae | Jul 28, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
Sintra is a cool, green mountain hideaway—a stark contrast to the city of Lisbon less than an hour away. The atmosphere is magical and mystical and refreshing; A fairytale parkland full of castles and palaces and gardens and lots of hidden wonders to discover. Quinta...
by Rae | Jul 27, 2019 | 2019 3 Months Europe Trip, Europe, travel
Óbidos, Portugal has been inhabited since the stone age. Romans, Visigoths, and Moors made it their home before the first king of Portugal captured it in 1148. The castle and defensive walls have been constructed and reconstructed multiple times. Many tourists visit...
