BEn'S TRAVEL BLOG

Sintra's Must-See Sight: the Quinta da Regaleira

At only 40 minutes via train, Sintra is a perfect day or half-day trip from Lisbon. The Rossio train station is city-center, and it's...

Cascais: A Beachy Day Trip from Lisbon

To be transparent, I was in Lisbon in February so there was no chance I'd be dipping into the Atlantic on this trip. However, I heard...

Where to Go for the Best Views of Libson

Lisbon is known as the city of seven hills, and for that reason often compared to San Francisco. They also have trams and the iconic...

Is Sintra's Pena Palace Worth It?

The most popular destination in Sintra is definitely Pena Palace. It is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal, and it's beautiful.

A Hidden Gem of Lisbon: Estufa Fria

Tucked away inside Parque Eduardo VII is my favorite garden in Lisbon. The Estufa Fria (literally Cold Greenhouse) is just over 3.5 acres...

The Beauty of Belém, Portugal

Belém is charming district east of Lisbon that's well worth the visit. A ten-minute train ride away, it's an easy and affordable day trip.