Belem Travel Blogs

We made our way to Belem, which is only a few miles outside Lisbon, easy to get to by tram or taxi from Praca de Commercio... The first stop was Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Jeronimos Monastery is the last place where sailors would pray before leaving for their expeditions, it is also the pl…

Man today was so awesome!!After surviving Libson streets at night yesterday and running away from the angry mob of drunk men, Irene and I just wanted to freaking sleep in before we left to go back to Porto..  Vera had other ideas though and wanted to get up and going asap. That stressed me and…

Although I went to lisbon for work, I had enough time to get a taste of Portugal. I loved it. The tourist sites in the city are all within walking distance. The hills are a workout. Visit Belem. Especially the famous Pasteis de Belem for the egg tarts. Be sure to enjoy DOCAS right by the bridge - lots of great restuarants and bars/clubs at night. I'd like to go back in the summer to go to the beaches.....

Me and my two friends spent awsome time in Portugal, we've met so many wondreful people and i really fall in love with Lisbon;)), but the Atlantic ocean was so freeeezing..For such a small country, you have many options from which to choose. A San Francisco-esque city, spreading over seven hills which descend into the Rio Tejo-Lisbon is perhaps Europe’s most pleasant and affordable city. Seafood is particularly impressive and you must try a glass of port wine too.