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Unusual Weekend Getaway in Lisbon
Observations of the southern European city of Lisbon as a tourist location, in comparison to those more traditional destinations for seeking a romantic getaway.
what to see in lisbon • lisbon weekend getaway • romantic getaway portugal • europe romantic destination • unusual getaway europe

Lisbon: Portugal’s City on Hills
Mournful notes of fado, blue tiled walls, cable car bells, pungent smoke from chestnut roasters, sun-warmed stones of Castelo Sao Jorge. Lisbon is a city for the senses.
lisbon • portugal • walking tour of alfama • fado music • blue tiles

Lisbon: Rocking and Rolling into the Millenium Pt 10
We sail up the Tagus River, to its estuary and the city of Lisbon. It is a beautiful city, with wide boulevards, lush gardens, and magnificent squares filled with statues, fountains and flowers. There are many monuments and historical sites, commemorating its glorious nautical past. There are cathedrals, churches, monasteries and convents, a huge aquarium, and maritime museum, a sports complex, built for Expo 98 as well as museums and galleries. Colorful, tile covered buildings line Narrow cobblestone streets that wind though the picturesque old town. The ten towers of St George's castle keeps watch high above the city and the awesome Monument of Discoveries looks out to sea. As usual I have many pictures, links. Feel free to start a discussion of make a comment. Please join me. Mary Ellen Bradshaw.
st george's castle • belem tower • jeronimos monaastery.monument of discoveries • lisbon. statue of christ the king • april 25th bridge

A Little Late July Story
A short article containing some facts about the planting of citrus trees in Western Australia. Includes some information about olive trees.
olive europaea • citrus trees • lemon trees • olive oil • eureka

Bookworms in Europe
If you are a writer, journalist, librarian, agent or publisher, then you are undoubtedly familiar with the Frankfurt Bookfair.
bookfair • frankfurt • sofia • montreuil • france

Go to Belem for Lisbon’s Museums
Lisbon's Belem neighborhood on the Taugus is so separated from the city's historic center that it seems like another town - one filled with parks, monuments and art.
lisbon belem museums • ajuda palace royal coaches • jeronimos monastery cloister • portugal culture • taugus river discoveries monument

Portugal Events: Lisbon Festivals
From the parade of Festa de Santo António to the runners on Europe's longest bridge and Indie Lisboa, the Portuguese capital always has something going on.
portugal events • lisbon festivals • festas dos santos populares • indie lisboa • half marathon

To Map or Not To Map?
Lists of travel itineraries can be compared to selling beautiful dresses in a shop, but the shop owner took away all the dresses and just hangs a big price tag with a short description of the dress on each hanger. If you ask about the dress you are told "you will see it when you have bought it".
terrain • map • egypt • cairo • lisbon

Greetings from Portugal
An introduction to the popular tourist destination of Portugal. A brief look at its location, its people, its different foods and other background information.
portugal • architecture • rural • lisbon • portguguese

Fado, The Musical Soul of Portugal
Virtually unknown outside Portugal until the fadista Mariza won the BBC Radio 3 award in 2003, fado, the earthy street music of Lisbon, has hit the world music scene.
fado music • music of portugal • fadista • mariza • bbc radio 3 award

Seeing Portugal Region by Region
Portugal, only slightly larger than the US state of Maine, is best enjoyed region by region rather than trying to see it all in anything but an extended trip.
portugal's weekly street markets • folk dancing at festivals • tower of belem • portuguese monasteries • hotel palacio

Woman on the Move: Yours Truly in Portugal
Okay! Time for some stories from the road! I'm prepared to share some of my travel experiences with all of you Internet readers. The first article recounts a particularly hairy overnight train ride in Portugal. I'm sharing my story as an example of a situation that a woman travelling alone probably should NOT put herself in. Remember, safety should always be a top priority.
train • train travel • safety

Portugal’s Ten Best Sights
Portugal is filled with exciting travel experiences, don't miss sites, hilltop castles, gardens and beautiful scenery, so it's hard to pick only 10 best places to visit
portugal’s ten best sights • roman villas • moorish cities • douro valley vineyards • knights templar castles

Quick travel guide: Portugal
Visitors to Portuguese destinations can find the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Porto, Faro, Cristiano Ronaldo, beaches, nature, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
portugal • guide • lisbon • travel • facts

Portugal's Fine Dining Restaurants
From Lisbon and the Algarve to the Alentejo and the far north, creative chefs are giving traditional Portuguese dishes a contemporary look, and a new life.
portugal fine dining restaurants • innovative chefs lisbon algarve alentejo • traditional portuguese dishes • travelers well fed • ocean-fresh seafood

The Beautiful Ericeira
On the west coast of Portugal lies the tourist gem and surfing legend of beautiful Ericeira. This Portuguese tourist gem has much to offer to discerning visitors.
ericeira town • beautiful ericeira • portuguese tourist gem • ericeira seafood • ericeira surfing

Champions League 2007/2008 Tickets
Supporters of Chelsea, Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan and VFB Stuttgart can start to save for fixtures in their club's European campaign.
champions league tickets • 2007/2008 • group stages • manchester united • inter milan

Coimbra Portugal’s University City
A high baroque library, sumptuous churches, fado, a top children's attraction and ruins of a major Iberian Roman city make Coimbra one of Portugal's must-see places.
coimbra artistic heritage • portugal’s university city • lively student scene • high baroque library churches • fado singing café trouvador restaurant

League Champions Across Europe
As Spain's league title race between Real Madrid and Barcelona draws to a conclusion, league winners across Europe await them in next season's UEFA Champions League.
primera liga • real madrid • barcelona • sevilla • premier league

Mediterranean Cruise Bargains
Book early with Peter Deilmann Cruises for deep discounts to the ports of Italy, the islands of Capri and Mallorca, to Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Lisbon and Dalmation Coast
mediterranean cruise bargains • deals • free airfare • shore excursions • peter deilmann cruises discounts

Portugal’s Great Monasteries
The monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha are an easy day trip north of Lisbon. Each is decorated with exquisite carved stonework, and each has a royal love story to tell.
portugal great monasteries • best portuguese manueline decorative style • alcobaca carved stonework cloister • batalha battle abbey • day trip north lisbon

Sacred – Books of Three Faiths – British Library
An exhibition of lavishly illustrated, exceptionally rare Muslim, Christian and Jewish manuscripts is on at London's British Library and runs from 27 April - 23 Sept 2007
qur’an manuscripts • medieval illuminated manuscripts • sultan baybars qur’an • lisbon hebrew bible • books of genesis

Let Local Guides to Enrich Your Travels
You can get a lot more out of your visit to a foreign country by letting local guides help you get beyond the touristy spots. In Portugal, for example, V. Potier and Associates can let you discover the many behind the scenes treats awaiting you in this "undiscovered" country.
tour guides • professional travel assistance • portugal • behind the scenes travel • off the beaten path

World Records: Musings on what makes a record breaking hitch.
The Guinness Book of Records has listed quite a few hitch-hiking records in its time, but I have to confess I'm cynical about it all. I don't see a great deal of achievement in most records, some to be sure, but not much, and their manner of presentation and validation is open to question ... Here I muse of what a real record is ...

New Flights and Trains in Spain
The high-speed train network is expanding to Malaga, Valladolid and Barcelona, and low cost airlines are adding destinations within Spain and around Europe
spanish transport • ave high-speed trains • segovia • valladolid • malaga

World Sailing League Is Launched
A new yacht racing series is set to begin in 2009. Called the World Sailing League, events will be held world wide for a winner's purse of $2 million
yacht racing • russell coutts • paul cayard • joão lagos • world sailing league

Culture and Kids in Portugal
Beaches, castles and child-friendly hosts make Portugal a perfect destination for children, but it may take a spooky chapel to lure them to attractions you want to see
travel kids in portugal • children museums • art in churches • historic sights • explore castles

Knights at the Opera, Part 5 - Spain and Portugal
Cookie-cutter though some lesser-known 19th-century operas may be when they concern Spanish or Portuguese knights pitted against Moorish forces, they certainly don’t lack for melodrama.
opera • opera • crusades • inquisition • spain

Budget Airlines: Belgium & Holland
Fly direct to Greece, Italy, London, France, Germany, Portugal and the Canary Isles with Belgian and Dutch operators such as Brussels Airlines and Transavia.
budget airlines • cheap flights • belgium and holland • popular holiday destinations • brussels airlines

Pedro I, Emperor of Brazil
After his country was overrun by Napoleon, Pedro and his family fled to Brazil where he would in time become emperor and king of Portugal.
pedro i • king of portugal • emperor of brazil • brazilian emperor • king and emperor

Stephen King: The King of Horrors
<p>No discussion of prominent, talented Mainers--artists, authors, and statesmen--would be complete without including the "King" of horrors, the master of the macabre, Stephen King.</p>
stepen king • author • maine • bangor • university of maine

Celebrations- Portugal- Feira do Sao Martinho
A descripition of the Feira do Sao Martinho in Portugal including a recipe of the meal of the day.
sao martinho • boiled dinner • november • portugal • festivals

Basque Country Travel, Hondarribia
Hondarribia offers historic buildings, beautiful scenery, beachside activities, a relaxed lifestyle and the opportunity to sample Basque cuisine, and it's easy to get to.
basque country towns • things to do in hondarribia • coast of northern spain • day trips from san sebastian • picturesque place to visit

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