Scott is joined by travel writer Joana Taborda to talk about the fun of exploring her home country of Portugal by rail and to discuss some of her favorite Portuguese travel destinations. Then, Joana shares some tips for making the most of your time in Lisbon, including advice on craft breweries, scenic overlooks and the best month to visit.
A few of the places and topics that came up on the show:
City Odes – Joana’s website
Saxon Switzerland region of Germany – scenic area you pass through between when traveling by rail between Prague and Berlin
Régua – town in Douro Valley where Joana stayed (good base accessible by rail)
Porto São Bento – railway station in Porto with brilliant tiles
Alentejo – Portugal’s biggest region, great beaches, stargazing and castles
Evora – capital city of Alentejo
Aveiro – “Venice”-style town in Portugal
Bolas de Berlim – cream-filled “donut” served on the beach
Ovos moles de Aveiro – seashell-shaped treats in Aveiro
MUSA – Craft brewery that hosts live music
Oitava Colina – craft brewery that started in Graça
Miradouro da Graça – Joana’s favorite scenic viewpoint over Lisbon
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte – another great scenic viewpoint
Miradouro de Santa Catarina – third awesome overlook in Lisbon
Companhia Portugueza do Chá – Joana’s favorite tea shop on artistic shopping street
Ginjinha – traditional cherry liqueur served in small bars all over Lisbon (sip, don’t tip!)
N2 – The ‘Route 66’ of Portugal
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