Barcelona in November – what’s it like to visit off season

view from the National museum in Barcelona in November

Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in Europe. The combination of beautiful architecture, many of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces, Mediterranean sea, great weather and amazing cuisine attracts millions of tourist each year. So many, that if you visit in the summer, you need to be prepared for massive crowds everywhere. That’s why I decided to […]

How to spend 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal

view from a viewpoint in Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon, much like the entire country of Portugal, is known for great weather. Whenever I thought of Lisbon, I imagined sunshine. I wasn’t that far off, because as it turns out, the city holds the title of the sunniest capital in Europe. This fact alone convinced me, that this might be a place I’d enjoy […]

Sintra to Cabo da Roca – how to visit on your own

Cabo da Roca in Portugal

Most people who visit Lisbon in Portugal for a few days, set aside at least one day to venture out of the city. The most popular daytrip is without a doubt a charming town of Sintra, which can be reached from Lisbon’s Rossio station in just under one hour. While you are already in Sintra, […]