096 Live from Portugal

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 FOLLOW US AND SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this show, please be sure to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, orGoogle Playand leave us a review! Have a question or comment? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail at +1.641.715.3900, ext. 926035# You can also follow our travels on Stuffed Suitcaseand We3Travel, or follow the Vacation Mavens on Instagram, Facebookor Twitter. Thanks for listening!