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    5 Stunning Vacation Destinations in Montenegro

    by Sophia Smith May 8, 2023
    by Sophia Smith May 8, 2023

    The little Balkan nation of Montenegro is home to a remarkably varied scenery that ranges from the breathtaking Adriatic Sea shoreline to the lofty peaks of the Dinaric Mountains. It’s…

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    The Best Hidden Golf Courses in Portugal 

    by Jordan Fuller March 27, 2023
    by Jordan Fuller March 27, 2023

     When you think about Portugal, what comes to mind first is probably the excellent cuisine, lovely beaches, and soccer legends! Chances are you probably didn’t think about golf, although if…

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    Include Madeira in your Portugal Itinerary

    by Chris Tellings October 24, 2022
    by Chris Tellings October 24, 2022

    On first glance at a world map, you may be wondering just how feasible it is to tie a visit to Madeira in with the rest of your holiday to…

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    Mediterranean Isles: Viking Mars Reunion Cruise for Viking Sky Survivors

    by Elsa Dixon June 19, 2022
    by Elsa Dixon June 19, 2022

    The audience stood up and cheered loudly as the 24 crew members walked onto the stage. The guests were passengers of the ill-fated Viking Sky that nearly ran aground off…

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    Guide to A Romantic Honeymoon in Italy

    by Malika Tamang July 26, 2021
    by Malika Tamang July 26, 2021

    Hey, all you newly married couples looking for a top romantic honeymoon destination that you will relive each anniversary! Look no further than Italy! To help you, we have created…

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    European Food and Drink Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss

    by Theo Reilly June 14, 2021
    by Theo Reilly June 14, 2021

    When you think “festival,” you’re most likely picturing rows of sunburnt teenagers flailing about to impossibly loud music. But there are plenty of festivals across Europe where people congregate for…

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    5 Virtual Tours to Fairy Tale European Christmas Markets

    by Renate Strub December 7, 2020
    by Renate Strub December 7, 2020

    Want to feel like a kid again? Get in the Holiday spirit in these trying times when you are isolated and secluded at home? A virtual visit to these European…

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    Top 10 Destinations to Visit in Moscow

    by Arie Helderman November 23, 2020
    by Arie Helderman November 23, 2020

    Moscow is the largest city in Russia, and the second largest city in Europe, with around 13 million inhabitants. Since it’s such a huge city, it can be difficult to…

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    How to Travel the World Using Fragrance

    by Lamia Rochdi October 14, 2020
    by Lamia Rochdi October 14, 2020

    Unable to travel right now ? Travel the world using fragrance. Right now, Coronavirus-related restrictions are making international travel difficult. Many natural-born explorers are finding themselves in the unusual position…

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    Enjoy These Spanish Food Specialties

    by Sairam Santhosh July 20, 2020
    by Sairam Santhosh July 20, 2020

    Spain is a gastronomic delight, culinary heaven and a foodie’s paradise. Spain has one of the most unique yet one of the most popular cuisines in the world. Read to…

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So very much to share about our time in Sevilla! I So very much to share about our time in Sevilla! I’m in love! But first—where we stayed. Love the San Lorenzo neighborhood and strolling and enjoying tapas and bebidas on and off Alameda de Hércules. Great energy and put my Spanish skills (and lack thereof) through some paces. Walked everywhere here and throughout Centro, Santa Cruz and beyond.
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Our stay at Hotel Sacristia de Santa Ana was perfect. Yes, please, a glass of cava as you check in is always nice.
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 @hotelsacristia #sevillanas #sevillahoy #spaintravels #womantraveler #boutiquehotels #travelspain🇪🇸
A light lunch of octopus , yet another wonderful v A light lunch of octopus , yet another wonderful version of pork, and a salmon and egg salad. At an. Great outdoor cafe, Robles Laredo in #sevilla 
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#robleslorado #seville #sevillahoy #spain #pulpo #octopus #spanishfood #spanishcuisine #eatwell #travelwell #confettitravel  #comidaespanola #comidaespañola
Boa noite de Carvoeiro! ✨. #portugal🇵🇹 #ca Boa noite de Carvoeiro!
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#portugal🇵🇹 #carvoeira #atthebeach #beachsunsets #algarveportugal #algarvecoast #algarvetourism #praia #praiadecarvoeiro
Walking makes you hungry! Yet another fabulous mea Walking makes you hungry! Yet another fabulous meal, this time lunch, at Restaurante Rocha Mar. I still haven’t had a number of Portuguese dishes I need to have (including some Italian versions I grew up with, like SARDINES!) But I really had a taste for pasta and my carbonara did not disappoint.
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And as always, throughout this trip, our hosts have been incredibly gracious, conversational and just so pleasant.
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#rochamar #italianfood #alfanzina #portugal🇵🇹 #algarveportugal #algarvecoast #algarverestaurants #confettitravel #portuguesefood #eatwelllivewell
Explored on foot yesterday and today, mostly walki Explored on foot yesterday and today, mostly walking the rock rims and inland trails just above. Of course, we’d seen these same cliffs from the water the day before. Walking from #carvoeiro to #benegil really isn’t that far. But when you meander the trails and walk up and down the road formations (where safe and possible!) and stop  to cool off by dipping into the water … it made for a wonderful, sun-kissed day! !
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#portugal #portugal🇵🇹 #algarveportugal #algarvecoast #algarvetourism #takeahike #walkwalk #confettitravel #cliffside #cliffwalk
More loveliness, grace and historical interest fro More loveliness, grace and historical interest from the Convento de São Paulo.
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#portugal #portugal🇵🇹 #alentejo #alentejolovers #portugesetiles @hotelconventosaopaulo #historichotels #visitportugal #visitalentejo #uniquehotels #bestplacestovisit #alentejo #confettitravel #womentravelers #historic
Yet another fabulous dinner in Portugal! Arroz de Yet another fabulous dinner in Portugal! Arroz de Marisco at a Casa do Pao in Carvoeiro served the wonderful stewpot of seafood rice. Our dish for two included sooo much crab, including four crab claws and “knuckles, buff shrimp, little shrimp, mussels and oh! The broth and rice. Salads musta and of course, olives and bread. We had an espresso and their little ice cream treat, and took home what will be lunch.
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Truly, we’ve yet to have a meal that wasn’t delicious or service that wasn’t pleasant, friendly and skilled.
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#portugal #portugal🇵🇹 #carvoeiro #algarveportugal #portuguesefood #portugesecuisine #seafood #seafoodlovers #arrozdemarisco #acasadopao #acasadopão #confettitravel
When you’re in Portugal’s Algarve, you MUST ge When you’re in Portugal’s Algarve, you MUST get out on the water and see the caves. Our little group of eight had a wonder hour and a half tour up the coast. We went in and out of caves, got too all the trails above the caves we hope to hike tomorrow, and enjoyed the cool breeze and warm sun! Our caption and guide helped make it a fun trip.
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Nice job, @carvoeirocaves !
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#boatride #algarveportugal #carvoeiro #caves #beachcaves #portugal #bytheocean #atlantic #atlanticocean🌊 #beaches #beachtown
Incredible, memorable dinner at O Ermita, the Conv Incredible, memorable dinner at O Ermita, the Convento de São Paulo’s fine dining restaurant.
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Our server, Jorge Roberto, and restaurant #sommelier Fabio Nico orchestrated a magnificent meal, complete with perfect wine pairings. And as was one of my goals, I learned quite a bit about Alentejo wines.
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Like the rest of this historic monastery, the restaurant is a must on your visit to this region of Portugal!
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@hotelconventosaopaulo #portugal #portugesefood #alentejo #alentejowines #portuguesewines #foodie #memorabletrip #confettitravel
From Arriolos, we went in search of the megalitico From Arriolos, we went in search of the megaliticos dos Almendres. We didn’t find much on these sites, but it’s the largest megalithic monument in the Iberian peninsula. It also said it was one of the oldest of humanities monuments in Europe. These are about 7500 years old. This is at the time when homeo sapiens first started staying put, making homes, and farming.
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As it turns out, there’s a network of sites in this area, in other parts of Portugal, and actually quite a few in Spain, Italy, etc. But by far Portugal has the most and supposedly the oldest.
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I’ll have more to say about this because it was so fascinating, but enjoy a peek!
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#megaliths #portugal #visitportugal #prehistory #prehistoric #almendres #evora #évora #evoraportugal #prehistoriclife #recinto
My stay at the Convent of São Paulo in the Alente My stay at the Convent of São Paulo in the Alentejo region of Portugal is one to remember and will always be one of the most unique and special places in which I’ve stayed!
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This is a family owned property. There are 2,400 acres, and the property encompasses the monastery and a working farm, with cork trees, olives, citrus and livestock. There are hiking trails and two swimming pools and tennis courts.
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The property was purchased in 1993. But was built initially in 1182. Yes; 1182. The property was added on in 1400, 1578, and 1796. Quite a bit is known about the history and it’s fascinating. 
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There are some 50k blue and white tiles, and some of the makers were well know for their craft. The floors are stone and tile. There is extensive marble from nearby Estremoz. I stayed in one of the monk’s rooms.
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But wait, trust me there’s more! 😉
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@hotelconventosaopaulo #historichotels #visitportugal #visitalentejo #uniquehotels #bestplacestovisit #alentejo #confettitravel #womentravelers #historic
Great dinner tonight at Liberty Kitchen, an Italia Great dinner tonight at Liberty Kitchen, an Italian restaurant in Lisbon’s Sao Mamede, not far off the Avenida da Liberdade. Michelin star Chef Silvio Armani delivered two luscious pasta dishes. A tagliatelle veal ragu for companion and a fresh seafood cavatelli pasta for me. Olives, wonderful fresh house ground, house-made fresh bread, crackers and pasta. Wine and espresso and all this after snacking out day through Lisbon’s Belem barrio. A wonderful last day in #lisboa . So much more to share ne so much fun!
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#lisbon #lisbonportugal #lisbonfood @liberta.kitchen #portuguesefood #italianfoodinportugal #confettitravel #justgoodfood #pastapasta #pastalover #visitlisboa #visitlisbon
Arrive early for a gallery opening g? No problem! Arrive early for a gallery opening g? No problem! Time for a #cake and #coffee break!
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#coffeelover @arasdasara #chocolatecake #lisbon #lisboaportugal #portuguesefood #confettitravel  #dessert #dessertbreak #coffeebreaks #espressohit #espressodoble #barrioalto
One of our earliest dinners, but we were hungry fo One of our earliest dinners, but we were hungry for a lighter meal when we returned by train to Lisbon after a full day in Sintra!
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Just across the Rosario train station, we bee-lined 😉 to Pinoquio, a lovely seafood restaurant.
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The jar of hot oil? The tip came from someone the table over — and then we noticed how popular it was!
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And by the way; every meal should include a good crusty bread and olives!
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#vegetablepaella #seafoodsoup #vinhotinto #tinto #crustybread #olives #lisbonfood #portuguesefood @pinoquiolisboa
Another day of burning shoe leather—many many st Another day of burning shoe leather—many many steps just exploring the colorful and vibrant city of Lisboa! Metro passes includes fares on trains, buses , the trans and the funiculars, also known as the Ascensors. Just blocks from our hotel, we ride up to Miradouro Sao Pedro de Alacantara. The park allowed us sweeping views of sone of the same views we saw from Castelo de Sao Jorge — but from the other side!!
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Another beautiful day. From the funicular and the park, we took the tram, hopping on, hopping off and just wandering.
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The hills in Lisbon are for REAL! The perfect excuse for coffee and cake or pastry stops, IMO!
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#lisbon #lisboa #trams #lisbonportugal #funicular #ascensor #ascensorgloria #walkwalkwalk #visitportugal
Dinner last night at @cervejariaribadouro … or a Dinner last night at @cervejariaribadouro … or at least their little outdoor restaurant in front. Perfect night for a relaxed meal just across from the park and just blocks from our hotel.
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I had a specialty from the Alentejo region— pork and clams with fried potatoes on the side. The broth had flavors from both meats and you know each morsel of potatoes got dipped in it as well.
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The fillet was perfected cooked and oh so tender and sure, why not add a fried egg in top!
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Loving the good, affordable wines and beers as well!
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#lisbon #lisboa🇵🇹 #ribaduero #lisbonportugal #lisbonfood #lisboafood #portuguesefood #confettitravel
Lisbon’s Castelo de Sao Jorge, or is not to be Lisbon’s Castelo de Sao Jorge, or  is not to be missed. Creating the city, it’s a steep climb (or take a open air cab or a bus) with much to see on your way up. The castle is in the Moorish Alfama district. The district survived the massive 1755 earthquake and is still very much a neighborhood. 
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The castle was constructed by the Moors, but before that, the site was fortified by the Visigoths and the Romans. It’s a magnificent thing to see.
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Oh, I could go on and on with all I’ve learned!
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#lisbonportugal #peacocks ##stgeorgescastle #castles #castelos #castelodesaojorge #castelodesaojorge🇵🇹 #traveltuesday #travelwritersuniversity #ifwtwa1 #confettitravel
Peacocks are everywhere at the Castelo de Sao Jorg Peacocks are everywhere at the Castelo de Sao Jorge!
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Such an amazing history and such a beautiful setting, but sometimes it’s the little things.
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#lisbonportugal #peacocks ##stgeorgescastle #castles #castelos #castelodesaojorge #castelodesaojorge🇵🇹 #littlethingsmatter
Promise I’ll get back to Madrid, but four first Promise I’ll get back to Madrid, but four first morning in Lisbon has started off well. Great coffee, savory pastries, and my first (of many, I’m sure) pastel natas.
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I’ve been looking forward to pastel natas because I remember them from Macau, China (which was colonized by the Portuguese oh so long ago) and I had to see how they’d be the same or different. Both are good ; this was better! There’s a reason they’re so popular!
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Onward to Alfama district!
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At Pomarense on the Avenida de Liberdade.
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#portugal🇵🇹 #portugal #lisbonportugal #lisbonfood #breakfast #confettitravel #pasteisdenata #pastéisdenata
Retiro Park is a wonderful gift for the people of Retiro Park is a wonderful gift for the people of Madrid and all visitors. Stroll, people watch, row a boat on the little lake, let the kids run, tree bathe, stop for a quick lunch or a snack. Not to be missed!
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#retiropark #retiromadrid #realmadrid #strollinthepark #walkwalkwalk #iloveparks #cityparks #confettitravel #madridparques #parquedelretiro

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