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    21 Most Exciting Things to do in Lisbon

    Lisbon is one of the most colourful and unique cities to visit. Portuguese people are also the friendliest I’ve encountered during my travels around Europe – except when they’re driving. Notably, Lisbon is known as the “City of Seven Hills”, so make sure you’ve got sturdy walking shoes and get ready to explore this beautiful place with me, with my list of the best things to do in Lisbon. 1. Do a Scavenger Hunt One of my favourite things to do in any new city is to go on a self-guided scavenger hunt. It is a fun, interactive and affordable way to see not only big attractions, but also to…

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    Sintra: Day Trip from Lisbon – The Ultimate Guide

    Sintra – the must-see day trip from Lisbon. You’ve probably seen it on every Lisbon blog post you’ve read – and for good reason. It is a stunning, fairytale-like town, with a much higher-than-average castle to person ratio. It can be difficult to navigate, so if you don’t know where to start, follow my guide to plan a perfect day trip from Lisbon to Sintra. How to get there The best way to travel from Lisbon to Sintra is by train. Trains go from Lisbon Oriente and Rossio stations every 30 minutes. Tickets can be bought at the ticket machines at the station and a single ticket costs 2,30€ (plus…