Lisbon
Travel from Houston to Lisbon. One stop layover in Amsterdam.
Portugal is one of the coastal European cities I have always wanted to visit. It is a vibrant city filled with unique culture and interesting attractions. The slower pace of this location compared to that of the larger European cities was an attractive feature for me choosing this destination.
Travel from Houston to Lisbon. One stop layover in Amsterdam.
Well first, who doesn't want to go to Paris, right?! Paris, France is a beautiful city full of culture and history. From the iconic Eiffel Tower to the charming cobblestone streets, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The city of lights is not only renowned for its beautiful architecture but also its rich history from world famous museums to amazing French cuisine. This romantic destination has something for everyone and best of all there are so many free things to do around the city while making lasting memories.
I chose a weekend getaway in these three locations because Portugal is in close proximity to Spain, and my best friend and I wanted to do a little trip together. We chose to see Lisbon as it is a city destination where we know a few other students studying abroad, and I recommended Sintra as I went there a few years back and absolutely adored it. Nazaré is a bucket list place that I've always wanted to visit to see the world-famous surfing waves and picturesque cliffs. Portugal isn't too big so we could hop around from place to place.
A dream getaway with my husband for a first-time trip to the city of lights!
This was a special celebration for my father-in-law's 80th birthday, to see his ancestral village of Itri with three generations of our family!