Portugal

24 Hours in Porto Portugal | Europe Travel Vlog S1E1

After a redeye flight from JFK to Porto, Portugal we headed straight out to discover just how much of this lively northern Portuguese city we could squeeze in before heading south, ultimately ending in Evora. Exploring all Portugal has to offer along the way. Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell šŸ”” to be notified of future …

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Lisbon, Portugal: Bairro Alto's Fado Bars – Rick Stevesā€™ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 Fado is the folk music of Lisbon’s rustic neighborhoods. Since the mid-1800s, it’s been the Portuguese blues ā€” mournfully beautiful and haunting ballads about lost sailors, broken hearts, and bittersweet romance. #lisbon #ricksteveseurope #fado Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Stevesā€™ Europe travel resources: …

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Sintra, Portugal: The Pena Palace – Rick Stevesā€™ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 The colorful Pena Palace, located in the town of Sintra, is the Versailles of Portugal. In the mid-19th century, the flamboyant Prince Ferdinand built this fantasy, mixing Gothic towers, Renaissance domes, Moorish minarets, and Disney playfulness. More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteveseurope #portugal #sintra Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and …

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Sintra, Portugal: Royal Getaway – Rick Stevesā€™ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Start dreaming about your trip to Portugal! Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qe5T3Jxhem0 For centuries, Portugal’s royalty considered Sintra the perfect place to escape from Lisbon. Today, tourists can experience Sintra’s mix of natural and man-made beauty, too, from fantasy castles to lush forests to craggy hilltops with hazy views of the Atlantic. More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteves …

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Batalha, Portugal: Revered Monastery – Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0IvZOZtjMYM The historic Monastery of Santa Maria in Batalha, Portugal, was built to celebrate a pivotal battle in 1385, when Portugal beat the mightier Spaniards. This monastery and its church, the symbol of Portugalā€™s national pride, were built by Portugalā€™s King John I. More information about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #portugal Check out more …

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Porto, Portugal: Romantic Capital – Rick Stevesā€™ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More info about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal Like many second cities throughout Europe, Porto is a hard-scrabble town that recently emerged from a post-industrial funk to become trendy, revitalized with a fresh and creative energy while evoking Old World charm. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #porto Check out more Rick …

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Lisbon, Portugal: Food Tour – Rick Stevesā€™ Europe Travel Guide – Travel Bite

More information about travel to Portugal: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/portugal Lisbon is a great foodie destination. Create your own food crawl by hopping on one of the city’s famous funiculars to explore everything from modern market halls to traditional bakeries to hole-in-the-wall bars. Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Stevesā€™ Europe travel …

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