Things to Do in Sintra

Top Ten Things to Do in Lisbon and Sintra

1- The vintage tram 28 (Martim Moniz to Campo de Ourique) You must have seen pictures of the tram carts dotted around social media and the internet. A quaint yellow tram that screeches and rattles...

7 Easy & Beautiful Day Trips From Lisbon

There are many advantages about living in the authentic and vivid city Lisbon. One of them is being able to travel quickly outside of the city center, direction praia – a beachy getaway. Or, if...

The waterfalls of Anços

The waterfalls of Anços 😍 If you think it's only Gerês that finds dream waterfalls, it's because you don't know Sintra Cascades. Waterfall near Lisbon may sound like a lie, but it's true. Only...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...

Hiking Rinjani via Sembalun: A Wild Ride of Sweat and Tears

Let me say this upfront: Mount Rinjani is not just a mountain it's an emotional rollercoaster. This hike isn't just about walking up and down. It's a full on movie experience: drama (legs dying...

A Guide to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of Uganda's finest national parks and is home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda. Bwindi National Park is a diverse tropical rain forest park...