Our 3rd and last full day in Lisbon, I was thinking of going to Mafra National Palace since we didn’t get a chance to visit it the last time and the admission is included with the Lisboa Card, but I found out it was closed on Tuesdays! Instead, we went to Queluz National Palace, it… Read More Summer 2025 Family Trip – Queluz and Cascais: Queluz National Palace is still a gem
2nd day in Lisbon, we did a day trip to Sintra to see the colorful Pena Palace. Like many popular attractions nowadays, to better manage the crowds, the palace implemented timed entry. I booked the entrance at 10:30 AM instead of right when it opens just in case of delay of the train or bus.… Read More Summer 2025 Family Trip – Sintra: Pena Palace and Quinta da Regaleira
With two little kids, picking vacation destinations became trickier and less flexible. As much as we love to explore less touristy towns and villages, we also try to avoid having to carry the car seats. We chose Lisbon and Madrid based on their low airfare (via TAP Portugal’s stopover), easy access to public transportation, and… Read More Summer 2025 Family Trip – Lisbon: Ajuda National Palace, a hidden gem
