Azeitão Tile Painting & Wine Cellar Tour: 2025 Review

Azeitão Tile Painting & Wine Cellar Tour: 2025 Review You know, some places just have a certain feel about them. Azeitão, which is a short drive from Lisbon, is just like that. Honestly, it’s a town where art and old traditions are kind of still very much alive. So, we looked into a day out that mixes two of Portugal’s most famous exports: those pretty blue-and-white tiles, called azulejos, and its very rich, flavorful wine. At the end of the day, this review is all about what it’s actually like to spend a day painting your own tile and then …

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Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica: My 2025 Experience

Group Surf Lesson in Costa da Caparica: My 2025 Experience So, I finally did it. You know, that thing on my bucket list that felt both super exciting and honestly, a little bit terrifying. I booked a group surf lesson in Costa da Caparica. The idea of learning to surf just a quick trip from Lisbon was, like, too good to pass up. I’d seen the pictures, you know, the huge stretch of golden sand and the perfect-looking waves, and thought, “That’s where I need to be.” So, with a mix of excitement and a good amount of nervousness, I …

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Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise Review 2025: Is It Worth It?

Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise Review 2025: Is It Worth It? You know, there’s a feeling you get in Lisbon that’s really hard to put into words. It’s like the city itself has a pulse, and, well, the Tagus River is pretty much its main artery. Walking the streets is one thing, but actually seeing the city from the water is a completely different kind of thing. So, we looked into this Lisbon Private Sailing Cruise for 2025, the one that offers different trip lengths and throws in a drink. To be honest, we were curious to see if it lived …

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