Description

Kim and Tamara recently visited Lisbon and Cascais in Portugal and share their experience and tips live from the Martinhal Chiado in Lisbon. 

ON THE PODCAST

00:30 - Talking with Kim and Tamara

01:03 - Live podcast video uploaded to YouTube

02:14 - Why they are in Portugal

04:16 - TAP Airlines

05:55 - Stopover app

06:22 - First hotel in Lisbon

08:25 - Fado (Portuguese music)

10:50 - Tuk Tuk tour

11:34 - Walking around

15:40 - Watch for pickpockets

19:10 - Sintra day trip

23:38 - Credit card/ATM tips

28:56 - Quinta da Regaleira

33:44 - Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites

36:35 - Tour of Tamara's room (video)

41:20 - Sardine shop

42:25 - Time Out Market

45:06 - Belem day trip

49:50 - Shout Out!

50:40 - Fountains in Lisbon

54:35 - Visiting Cascais

58:28 - Martinhal Lisbon Cascais Family Resort Hotel

1:08:30 - Speaking English

TIPS FOR VISITING PORTUGAL

• Kick off your visit with a tuk tuk tour, just be forewarned that it will be bumpy and there is a lot of getting in and out so not great for small kids.
• Lisbon is known as the City of Seven Hills. Which means there is a lot of walking uphill on the cobblestone roads. Though people have been seen with kids in strollers you may want to think about waiting until your kids are a little older and taking it slow or possibly carrying your kids in a pack.
• A funicular is a great way to get up hill, but expect to wait a while.
• Be aware of your surroundings when you are walking around. If you have traveled to other cities you should already be aware of the possibility of being pickpocketed.
• If you decide to take a day trip to Sintra and are not comfortable driving on narrow winding roads. You should look into taking a train or even hire a driver.
• Make sure to wear good walking shoes to walk around on the cobblestone roads. Especially if you take a trip to Quinta da Regaleira. Parts of the outdoor paths can bet a bit muddy and slippery.
• May through September seem to be the busiest time for tourists to visit Lisbon.

MENTIONED ON THE PODCAST

Podcasts on YouTube

TAP

Tuk Tuk Tours

Tivoli Palácio de Seteais Sintra Hotel

Quinta da Regaleira

Martinhal Lisbon Chiado Family Suites

Time Out Market

Pasteis de Belém

Martinhal Lisbon Cascais Family Resort Hotel

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