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PORTUGAL
Of all the European destinations, Portugal was the most exciting as it was off the beaten path. As new empty nesters, this was a trip we had planned for a while. 
THE BIG TRIP
With time to plan, we wanted to make the most of our vacation and went to 3 cities. Lisbon, Porto, and Sintra. We had the most time in Porto and fell in love with it's charm. 
THE DETAILS
From Lisbon, we took the train to Porto, spent 4 nights and took a walking tour of the city. (We love to explore though walking tours - and Sandeman's free walking tours are an excellent way to explore.) The highlights from Porto - visiting Gaia, experiencing a Port tasting (we booked ours through Sandemans and went to Burmester's at the bottom of the bridge to Gaia from Porto.) Visiting the Si Cathedral , which our hotel Curio by Hilton, was very close by.
Back in Lisbon, we took another train to Sintra, a charming village which is centered around the most beautiful and vibrant castle -Pena National Palace. The trip to get there is very far (and hilly) from the train station, so we recommend taking a bus or taxi to get to the gates - and booking your entrance online for tickets- to avoid the crowd. The Palace and grounds will take a few hours to explore- so take your time.
Finally, in Lisbon, we explored the city. We stayed right next to the elevator (warning, street performers love this site and will sing all day and night.) Visited a local seasonal market and enjoyed the jamon and queso- vino - and beer. We took a ride on a Tuktuk, which we highly recommend for a personal easy view of the city.

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We're new empty nesters who love adventure. We want to share our finds with you, and help you explore, like us #ourtime, without the kids. #ourtime is our way of reconnecting as a couple and finding ourselves through travel and exploration.
Our aim is to help others discover new places and fully enjoy their trips. We know that you will find our adventures full of content and filled with ideas.

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