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Port in Porto, Portugal

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Trust me, it is the cool thing to do.
When you go to Portugal, why not take a trip up to Porto to experience the great Port.
If you don’t like port (like me), it is still a great experience. You will get to try lots of expensive, diverse ports for a small fee, if not for [...]

Lisbon, Portugal

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Lisbon – A Touch of Background….
For history buffs, this is a great place to visit. The following is a summary from the ol’ ‘pedia about some of the many events that occurred:
Lisbon was under Roman rule from 205 BC; Julius Caesar made it a municipium called Felicitas Julia, adding to the name Olissipo. Ruled by [...]

Lagos, Portugal!

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Welcome to Lagos, baby!
Gorgeous women, gorgeous beaches, and a lot of fun. Lagos was the last stop I made during my Trans-Iberian road-trip.
It is located in the southwestern corner of Portugal, and is a great place to visit for a couple of days. To this day, I don’t think I have seen a more [...]

Trip Suggestion #2: Trans-Iberian!

Friday, November 28th, 2008

This week’s trip suggestion – “Trans-Iberian”!
About a month before I boarded the Trans-Siberian, I first warmed up with a Trans-Iberian road trip. We drove around Spain and Portugal for about two weeks – starting in Madrid, and ending in Barcelona.
What Did You Do ?
The Super Short Summary:
In total, there were five of us, plus [...]