by Kitty71 | Aug 18, 2023 | Day Trips, Europe, Portugal
Are you planning a trip to Sintra but feeling overwhelmed? Do you find it confusing to figure out which attractions to see there? If so this short guide is for you! Until a couple of years ago, Portugal had never been on my radar as a vacation destination. Sure, the...
by Kitty71 | Jul 25, 2023 | Europe, Food, Hotels, Portugal
Are you considering a stay at the Fortaleza do Guincho 5-star luxury hotel in Guincho, Portugal, but are unsure if it is right for you? During my recent 5-day trip to Portugal I was lucky enough to spend one night at this atmospheric hotel. I absolutely loved my stay...
by Kitty71 | Jul 19, 2023 | Europe, Nature, Switzerland, Train Journeys
Are you planning a trip to Switzerland but are unsure which of the most iconic train journeys to take – Glacier Express or Bernina Express? During my Interrail trip to Switzerland last summer I had a chance to try out both: the Glacier Express from Zermatt to St...
by Kitty71 | Jul 18, 2023 | City, Cruises, Europe, Portugal
Are you looking for ideas for a walking tour to explore Ponta Delgada? Do you have some free time before/after an organized tour or just not feeling up to an all day excursion? You have come to the right place! During a cruise stop in Ponta Delgada on my recent...
by Kitty71 | Jul 14, 2023 | Cruises, Europe, Nature, Portugal
Do you have a cruise stop in the Azores coming up? Are you wondering which excursion (if any) to pick? Not so long ago, I was in the same boat (or more accurately on the same ship). On my recent transatlantic cruise on Norwegian Getaway, Ponta Delgada was the first...
by Kitty71 | Jul 1, 2023 | Cruises, Europe, North America, USA
Choosing the right cruise line and ship is always tricky but especially so for a transatlantic cruise. With many sea days and so much time spent on board, finding the right fit is even more important. Hopefully this review of my recent 12-day Transatlantic Cruise on...
