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  • Brian and Patty

    One day in Sintra | Jun 28 07'

    by Brian and Patty a real traveler, on vacation in Sintra

    "this is one town that the whole family could enjoy!"

    So on my last full day in Portugal, I had a chance to go to one of the '1000 Places to See Before You Die' - Sintra, Portugal. The show was ov... Continue reading »

  • travelinfool

    High on charm, beauty, and history -- highlight of the trip | May 10 06'

    by travelinfool a 38 year old male from San Francisco, on vacation in Sintra

    A small, charming town in the lush, hilly coastal area where the royal family would spend summers away from hot Lisbon.  You can tour the roya... Continue reading »

  • Corazon

    Breathtaking Forests | Mar 10 07'

    by Corazon a female from Edmonton, on vacation in Sintra

    So, yesterday was a great day to sight see.  David and Katia took us all around to Mafra, Ereceira, Sintra and other small towns.  WE saw... Continue reading »

  • Petrina

    Stunning Sintra | Dec 02 05'

    by Petrina a 39 year old female, on vacation in Sintra

    "What do you mean the ticket booth is 4kms down the hill?"

    One place that is a must see when in Portugal is Sintra.  This UNESCO Heritage listed town is unbelievably beautiful, quaint, pictur... Continue reading »

  • MJB

    22 mai 2008, jeudi, Sintra | May 21 08'

    by MJB a 31 year old traveling as a couple from Montreal, on vacation in Sintra

    "Nous sommes alles avec Dave manger des calmars grilles a Casa de India"

    22 mai 2008, jeudi, Sintra C'est une des plus beaux chateaux que j'ai jamais vu, j'ai dit a Marie-Joelle. Nous etions en haut du Chateau des Mau... Continue reading »

  • Pille

    Sintra | Mar 16 08'

    by Pille a 28 year old female traveling as a couple from Luxembourg, on vacation in Sintra

    Sintra on kantud UNESCO maailmapärandi nimistusse oma 19. sajandi romantismipärase arhitektuuri tõttu. See on linn, mis asub ca 20 km kaugusel Liss... Continue reading »

  • MegDave

    Sintra | Nov 02 08'

    by MegDave a traveling as a couple from Melbourne, on vacation in Sintra

    We hopped on a train and went to a small village called Sintra. This place is filled with palaces and manors and has a castle perched on the mounta... Continue reading »

  • Meli1020

    Day Two- Sintra | Jan 12 07'

    by Meli1020 a female from New York City, on vacation in Sintra

    "The steep, cobblestone roads were a bit treacherous in the rain- at some points we didn't think the bus was going to make it!"

    We woke up late this morning, just in time to enjoy our complimentary breakfast at the Four Seasons.  Unfortunately, the weather was not coo... Continue reading »

  • Bern

    Scenic Detours | Mar 10 07'

    by Bern a 30 year old female from Edmonton, on vacation in Sintra

    Mar 11/07We took the train to Sintra today. It was quite an experience, and our first chance at getting "lost". We had the train info, but somehow... Continue reading »

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  • Louis

    a love for lisboa | Oct 25 06'

    by Louis a 25 year old male from Cambridge, on vacation in Lisbon

    "though the residents were wondering if it was really hot enough to be doing so"

    As with all my european breaks, i will start with how i came to know someone in the country to stay with them, why im going and a small drama about... Continue reading »

  • LaMac

    Peniche | Oct 20 06'

    by LaMac a 28 year old female from Glasgow, on vacation in Peniche

    We arrived in Peniche in the afternoon, about 2 o'clock, after driving from Faro.  The journey didn't take as long as I expecte... Continue reading »

  • ammorley

    Portugal-Where I learned that Spain is simply a "puppet country" to Portugal | Mar 13 07'

    by ammorley a 22 year old female from Ann Arbor, on vacation in Lisbon

    It has been quite some time since I last wrote. A lot has happened. I went to Portugal, to start off with. That was an INCREDIBLE experience. I sup... Continue reading »

  • Chelsea Jo

    Send my stuff...I´m moving to Lisboa | Jul 20 07'

    by Chelsea Jo a 22 year old female from Scottsdale, on vacation in Lisbon

    So we just got back home to Segovia...funny how quickly you adjust to a place! It seemed like we came home today when we arrived in Segovia. We wer... Continue reading »

  • The Journeyers

    Lounging in Lisbon | Mar 13 06'

    by The Journeyers a female traveling as a couple, on vacation in Lisbon

    Portugal is a bit overlooked due to its larger more dominant neighbor Spain.  The people here are very proud of their illustrious past and a... Continue reading »

  • Petrina

    Beautiful Belem | Dec 02 05'

    by Petrina a 39 year old female, on vacation in Belem

    ""I can't believe you just ate that much pastiche...""

    Belem is about a 20 minutes easy tram ride out of Lisbon. All you need to do is catch the #15 tram at the Placa  de Comercio and get off... Continue reading »

  • Petrina

    Lovely Lisbon | Dec 01 05'

    by Petrina a 39 year old female, on vacation in Lisbon

    " The disturbing thing about these mummies......"

    Mac and I spent four days in Lisbon and I spent a further three at the end of the trip.  This was plenty of time to see the city and also... Continue reading »

  • Brian and Patty

    Day 1 | Jun 21 07'

    by Brian and Patty a real traveler, on vacation in Lisbon

    "Lisbon - what a great city!"

    Arrived in Lisbon on Thursday evening after a LOOOONG day of travel.Saw the longest line I've ever had in Portland for the Lufthansa check-in, and... Continue reading »

  • Bunny Huggins

    Lisboaobilia | Apr 25 07'

    by Bunny Huggins a 51 year old female from Portland, on vacation in Lisbon

    "view of lace-curtained windows, peeling plaster facades and laundry hanging out to dry"

    Lisbon is an amazing introduction to Europe. The most photogenic place I´ve ever visited. Filled with tourists, even pre-tourist season, everyone w... Continue reading »

  • Petrina

    Back where we started from - Lisbon | Dec 18 05'

    by Petrina a 39 year old female, on vacation in Lisbon

    I boarded the first train out of Faro on Monday morning and began the 5 hour trip back to Lisbon, another fairly uneventful journey.  As the t... Continue reading »

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