Has Portugal ever been on your travel bucket list? If not, you are not alone! The reality is that the majority of people travel to Portugal either as a layover or as a joint trip with Spain and/or Morocco. Portugal, in many ways is Spain's little brother (or sister, depending your preference) because it is literally 5 times smaller.
For a long time, I only wanted to go to Portugal if I was also heading to Spain, hitting two birds with one stone. However, as I looked for tours, I found that most would spend several days in Spain, but then quickly brushed over Portugal. For example, an 11 day tour would only spend 2 days in Spain. However, I was able to take part in a 10 day tour with my boyfriend, which was the best decision and reinforced why I like to explore a country in depth. That is just my personal preference -- do not fight me on that!
During this expansive 10 day tour, I gained a greater appreciation for Portugal. Here are fourteen reasons why I think Portugal is worthy of its own trip... (Read More)
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For a long time, I only wanted to go to Portugal if I was also heading to Spain, hitting two birds with one stone. However, as I looked for tours, I found that most would spend several days in Spain, but then quickly brushed over Portugal. For example, an 11 day tour would only spend 2 days in Spain. However, I was able to take part in a 10 day tour with my boyfriend, which was the best decision and reinforced why I like to explore a country in depth. That is just my personal preference -- do not fight me on that!
During this expansive 10 day tour, I gained a greater appreciation for Portugal. Here are fourteen reasons why I think Portugal is worthy of its own trip... (Read More)
via FrannyTheTraveler