Destination Diary- Portugal

DD---Portugal

Portugal is one of our favorite countries in the world.

It’s also one of the cheapest options in western Europe.

Heather and I talk about where to go, what to do, and the best places to eat and drink! From getting completely lost in a rain storm to finding the Harry Potter bookstore we talk about some of our most memorable experiences in Portugal, and it leaves us aching to go back!

Have you ever been to Portugal? What were some of your favorite places to go/stay/eat?

If you haven’t been yet what are you the most excited about now that you’ve heard us rave about it? Leave your answer in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • Getting lost in a rain storm.
  • One of the best places we’ve ever stayed. (and it’s a hostel!)
  • 4-course meals for 7 euros in Lisbon.
  • One of the oldest flea markets in the world.
  • Port and Wine tours in Portugal.
  • Passion Fruit tarts!!
  • The Harry Potter Bookstore

and much more!

Places to Stay

Lisbon

Porto

Places to Eat

Lagos

Lisbon

Porto

Places to Drink

Porto

Places to Go

Lagos

  • Walking around the Old City
  • Ponta da Piedade

Lisbon

  • Palace of Sintra
  • Ride the cable cars
  • Wander around the AlfamaFlea Market in Alfama- Fiera da Ladra

Porto

  • Hang out under the Dom Luis Bridge
  • Head to the Harry Potter Bookshop- Livraria Lello
  • Port wineries
  • River Cruise on the Douro

 

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East Coast vs. West Coast: Who Ya Got?

East-VS-West

Today Heather and I pick sides and head into battle.

A battle for the ages.

Which coast is the best coast?

From the food, the weather, and the traffic we debate all the factors that might make someone want to live on either side of the country.

Let us know why we were right (or wrong) and let us know why where YOU live is the best part of the country! We did after all leave out whole regions!

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In This Episode:

  • What makes the East and West coast so different.
  • The lifestyle difference between the coasts.
  • The coast with healthier food.
  • Free Museums.
  • Historical values.
  • Architectural differences.
  • The closeness of nature.

and much more!

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Help Us Catch Tim Ferriss on iTunes!

We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

Now, we’re gunning to catch Tim Ferris’s new podcast and I have a surprise in store if we do. Help out and leave a review on iTunes:

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EPoP 049: Pack Like a Pro- The Top 20 Travel Essentials

Top-20-Travel-essentials

“Well, I’ll bring it just in case.”

“Am I REALLY going to need this?”

“What have I forgotten? I know I’ve got to be forgetting something!”

You’re about to leave home for a glorious vacation, but you’re stuck on one of the very last things you do before leaving:

Packing.

What do I need? What should I pack?

While packing habits vary widely, there are some essential items that should go on every trip with you.

This week, a very special guest joins us to tell you the 20 essentials you need to pack for traveling, no matter where you’re heading next.

Let us know some of your travel essentials in the comments below!

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In This Episode:

  • Why we only pack in carry-ons (and how to do it).
  • The bags we carry (and how you can get a discount on one of them).
  • What electronic gadgets are great for travelers who need to work on the road.
  • What type of shoes are actually necessary.
  • Why ear plugs are necessary no matter what type of accommodation you have.
  • Medicines in other countries.

and much more!

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The 20 Essential Travel Items

Electronics:

Clothes (Women):

Clothes (Men)

Miscellaneous

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We just hit our original goal of 100 reviews on iTunes, which means we are the top-rated travel podcast (and which means I’m giving out $100)!

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  3. Leave an honest review.
  4. You’re awesome!

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