BEn'S TRAVEL BLOG

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 only €10 round-trip. Sintra is a charming town filled with castles, gardens, palaces, and beaches. There are so many possible things to do, and it can be hard to decide what looks the best. I'm here to tell you that the Quinta da Regaleira is the absolute must-do. The Quinta da Regaleira (vaguely translating to royal estate) is around ten acres

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

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.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park sits 1,000 feet above Whites City. The first thing you notice entering the cavern is the temperature drop.