In contrast with my earlier travels through Andalucía, this phase of my trip was marked with larger and larger distances. After Lisbon and my Sintra/Cabo da Roca side trip, I wanted to visit Galicia, starting with Santiago de Compostela a good 335 mi/540km due north from Lisbon. Stopping in Porto happened more out of necessity than […]
portugal
The Edge of the World
Cabo da Roca is the westernmost point in continental Europe. It’s marked by a large monument, fields of wildflowers, and ocean that reaches unbroken to the horizon.
Sintra
When I heard about Sintra, it was always suggested as a day trip out of Lisbon. I stayed overnight, and I still didn’t have enough time. Though, to be honest, I pretty much spent my whole day at the Quinta da Regaleira taking pictures (despite print guides saying it only needed two hours). Sintra itself is […]
Lisbon
I found myself in a strange new country where I didn’t speak the language at all, wondering what have I gotten myself into?
Just a Hop, Skip, and a Jump
I’m currently in A Coruña. Since my last post, I’ve been in…