Tag Archives: Portugal

Lisbon Gives San Francisco a Run for Steepest Hills

I would argue that Lisbon is hillier than even San Francisco! Whew! The pitches of many streets is quite intense, hence the tram system up select streets in Lisbon. [caption id="attachment_526" align="alignnone" width="1224"] Lisbon's hills and trams[/caption] [caption id="attachment_529" align="alignnone" width="1224"] Lisbon Trams and hills[/caption] On many very hilly cobblestone sections, the stones are worn down to…

Mercado de la Ribeira, Lisbon- Perfect place to enjoy food and wine

Eating alone in a foreign city can seem intimidating but many European cities now offer modern enclosed food markets for your dining enjoyment. These sit down food markets perfectly fit the bill for the solo culinary travel addict! [caption id="attachment_238" align="alignnone" width="320"] Mercado de la Ribera[/caption] [caption id="attachment_239" align="alignnone" width="476"] Mercado-de-la-Ribera[/caption] No plastic carry out…