Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal
The first time that we went to the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, the line to get tickets and enter was so long that we decided to visit on another day. There were several tour buses parked outside of the monastery, so we ended up going to the Maritime Museum, the Tower of Belém, and the… Read more
The Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago, Illinois – A Unique Experience
We recently traveled to Chicago and since we have been there several times, we were looking for unique experiences for our trip. One of the things that we discovered was that Medieval Torture Museum and to say that it was not your typical museum would be a huge understatement. It is an interactive museum, but… Read more
Enjoying the Food of Lisbon, Portugal
During our week-long trip to Lisbon, we definitely ate quite a lot of wonderful food. Portugal is known for their seafood and especially for sardines and anchovies, but there is certainly much more to the cuisine of the country. One of the famous treats that is a must have in Lisbon is the Pastel de… Read more
The Praça do Comércio (Commerce Plaza) and Pink Street in Lisbon, Portugal
Located on one of the busiest streets in Lisbon, The Praça do Comércio or Commerce Plaza is certainly worth strolling around or stopping for a meal in one of the restaurants in the plaza. There are several features within the plaza that can’t be missed including the Rua Augusta Arch and the Statue of King Jose… Read more
Maritime Museum in Lisbon, Portugal
Museums can be hit or miss for us as some of them are boring and others are quite fascinating. The Maritime Museum in the neighborhood of Belém in Lisbon is different than a lot of museums partially due to having several models of ships from Portugal’s Age of Discovery. The exploits of those explorers who… Read more
Ajuda Palace and Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon, Portugal
One of the fascinating places that we visited while we were in Lisbon was the Ajuda Palace that is located near the Belém neighborhood. It might have been due to the day that we visited, but we were surprised to find that there weren’t many people touring the palace while we were there. The palace… Read more