A lot of people are nervous about driving in Portugal for the first time, but it’s actually not that bad. Sure, indicating isn’t all that common, people do drive bumper-to-bumper, and Portugal does have one of the highest accident rates …
What should you do with your luggage if you arrive at your destination several hours before check-in…or you have to check out several hours before you’re due to go to the airport, train, or bus station? Generally, the easiest thing …
Following on from the article about getting around Portugal by train, I’ve put together a guide to getting around Portugal by bus. I’ve travelled extensively by bus here – taking buses throughout the country and even into Spain as well. …
If you don’t drive, or just don’t want to drive, you can easily get around mainland Portugal by public transport (Madeira and The Azores can be a little trickier). Public transport in Portugal is good, particularly if you’re going to …
If you’re travelling to Portugal, particularly from outside the Eurozone, you may be wondering which credit or debit card you should bring with you. And you may be thinking of taking your American Express. After all, it’s typically travel friendly, …
If you’re moving to Portugal, or even just visiting, you may be wondering whether Venmo is used here. And the answer is no. At the time of writing, Venmo isn’t available in Portugal or anywhere in Europe, and most people …
Portugal is an incredibly hilly country (Lisbon, like Rome, is said to be built on seven hills, for example) with lots of narrow, cobbled streets. While this can be charming to look at, it’s not particularly appealing for those who …
Mosquitoes are common in Portugal, although it depends on the time of year and where you live (properties close to still water have the biggest problems). Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about diseases like dengue or malaria in Portugal. …
Tipping in Portugal isn’t as straight-forward as it is in other countries. While you may or may not agree with the tipping culture in the US, at least it’s straightforward. Here in Portugal, there are no rules about how much …
Not long ago, Uber faced a ban in Portugal. Fast forward to today, and it operates seamlessly in several Portuguese cities. Whether you’re in the bustling streets of Lisbon, the historic lanes of Porto, or sun-drenched paths of the Algarve, …