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A Trip to Obidos, a Beautiful Medieval Portuguese Gem

The medieval town of Obidos comes highly recommended, so it’s a place I absolutely had to visit while in Portugal. About an hour or two from Lisbon, it made a lovely day trip, and I had a nice time exploring this gem of a town.

Medieval Town of Obidos

A Short History of Obidos

Though it’s known for its medieval heritage, the area of Obidos has been inhabited since prehistory and was a Roman outpost. When the Moors and the Mozarabs came in the 8th century, it was converted to a city with a castle – much like it is today. In 1148, when … Continue reading

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2025 in Destinations
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The Stunning Tiled City of Lisbon: Things to Do & Travel Guide

Lisbon’s a popular city to visit, and with so many recommendations and history there, of course I had to visit. There are so many great things to do in Portugal’s capital city, and these are my top recommendations.

Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon’s Top Sights

Since Lisbon is so popular, there are lots of places that tourists flock to. Here’s a rundown of some of the most popular.

Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon

Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon

Castleo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon Castelo de Sao Jorge, Lisbon

One of the most beautiful places is the castle that overlooks the city, Castelo de Sao Jorge. Despite being one of the city’s most iconic places, little is actually known about its origins, though the … Continue reading

Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Destinations
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Exploring Coimbra and its Ancient Treasures: Things to Do & Travel Guide

The Portuguese city of Coimbra actually first came on my radar when I saw a job there for English speakers. Since it had a decent amount to see and do, particularly drawn in by its library, I decided to visit on my first trip to Portugal. It was definitely a highlight of my trip and I can’t recommend a visit to Coimbra enough because of all of the stunning history it has!

Coimbra

A Brief History of Coimbra

Coimbra first came to be during the Roman period when Aeminium was established. It was actually a less important city than the nearby … Continue reading

Posted on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 in Destinations
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Exploring Medieval Tomar and its Stunning Catholic Convent

Honestly, my day trip to Tomar was very last minute and I didn’t know much about it before visiting. I was looking for a small medieval town to see and it fit the bill. I have to say, it made a very nice day out and the convent was, of course, the main highlight of the day.

Convent of Christ Tomar

The Knights Templar in Tomar

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Templarios by José María Rodríguez de Losada, 1826

We talk a lot about the Crusades but there were normal, everyday Christians during this time that tried to make pilgrimages to Jerusalem, as well. The Templar Order (or “Poor … Continue reading

Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 in Destinations
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The Stunning Sights of Evora, between Roman Temples and Bone Chapels

With a bone chapel and Roman temple, Evora jumped high on my Portuguese to-visit list and it was a definite stop on my first trip to Portugal. It did not disappoint! There’s so much beauty and fascinating history to be seen in this small town.

Evora Roman Temple of Diana

A Short History of Evora

Evora has a noted history that goes way back, before the Roman era, to the Celts. Eburos is a Celtic name for yew tree, and the name Evora comes from it. So the name dates back about 3-5000 years!

When it became part of the Roman empire, it was called … Continue reading

Posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 in Destinations
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