Scenic view of the historic town of Óbidos, Portugal, featuring whitewashed buildings with red-tiled roofs, a church with a bell tower, and medieval stone walls winding through the hillside under a clear blue sky.

Magical Things to Do in Óbidos, Portugal: A 1-2 Day Itinerary

The moment I saw a photo of Óbidos—a tiny, walled town in central Portugal—I knew I had to go. With cobblestone streets winding past whitewashed houses, flowering vines, and a castle rising above it all, it looked like something straight out of a fairytale. And it truly is. Whether you’re planning a quick day trip…

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10 Products That Will Change Your Life When You Backpack Europe

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! Backpacking Europe is the classic college student trip, and for good reason. Europe is easy to travel,…

A canal in Aveiro at sunset
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10 Delightful Things to Do in Aveiro, Portugal in Two Days

Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of these links I will receive a small commision at no extra cost to you. Aveiro, Portugal is an absolutely beautiful little city just a 40 minute train ride from Porto. Because of this, it’s a popular day trip from Porto. But…

Traditional moliceiros with painted prows in front of palm trees and houses along the canal in Aveiro, Portugal.
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23 Aveiro, Portugal Pictures That Will Make You Book a Plane Ticket

Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from one of them I will recieve a small commision at no extra cost to you, which allows me to keep this blog up and running! I had literally never heard of Aveiro, Portugal before starting to research places to visit in Portugal….

View of São Jorge Castle sitting atop a hill surrounded by colorful buildings, overlooking the city of Lisbon and the Tagus River.

Why We Hate Tourism Tours is One of the Best Tour Companies in Lisbon, Portugal

Please note: I was welcomed as a guest on We Hate Tourism Tours King of the Hills Tour in exchange for my honest review. As always, all opinions are my own. If you’ve spent any time googling the best tour companies in Lisbon, Portugal, chances are you’ve stumbled across the name We Hate Tourism Tours….