Travel Muse Magazine
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Category: European Travel
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Daytripping Guide to Cascais, Portugal
I’m smitten. The azure sea, golden sands, views equal in loveliness with the people, and incredibly easy commute to and from Lisbon all make Cascais a “must visit” in Portugal. First, let me just say, if you can spend even one night in Cascais, do it! We didn’t and I really wish we would have.…
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6 Tips for Beating the Crowds at Sintra’s Pena Palace + The Best Way to Get There and Into Town
My top thing I wanted to see in Portugal was the colorful Disney-esque Pena Palace in Sintra. Seeing the gorgeous photos and videos of this fairytale place revved my enthusiasm for this UNESCO World Heritage site. Despite being a seasoned traveler, I was a bit worried about how to plan a daytrip there, as I…
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5+ Hot Tips for Making the Most of Paris
Paris is… Paris. It’s everything you’ve ever heard it is and more. And that’s why lots of people want to visit. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Paris without being overwhelmed by other tourists also enjoying their moment in the Parisienne sun. Here’s five tips that come from a combination of personal experience and…
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Top 5 Interesting Animals You Can Find in Lisboa
Thinking of Lisbon, you probably think of the ancient city, with its cobblestone and tile streets filled with both tourists and people going about their daily business–or maybe the buildings that have been there for centuries, or the castle that looms over the city’s many hills. What you probably don’t think of are the animals…
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5 Reasons Sesimbra is a MUST-VISIT in Portugal
In the foothills of the Serra da Arrábida along the azure Atlantic Ocean in what’s known as the Setúbal district, you’ll find what amounts to a hidden treasure of Portugal: Sesimbra. It is so very worth your while to bother going to this quaint fishing village meets relaxing beach town. Yes, it’s not on the…
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11+ Books to Transport You to France
I love to armchair travel through books. It can get you ready for a trip or keep you mentally holding on to that vacation state of mind. Ever since planning our first family vacation to Europe last year, I’ve been on the hunt for and reading books set in France. It had been 25 years…
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