5 hard lessons from having to pay €90/ SGD145 for excess baggage on easyJet
I used to think that I have earned the street-cred as a savvy budget traveller, having made several trips around South-east Asia, India and …
Five main sights of Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon Portugal
This is a continuation from: 7 easy directions from the Sé Tram 28 stop to Castelo Sao Jorge Castelo Sao Jorge in Lisbon …
Seven great stops along the Lisbon Tram 28 Route
Tram 28, the whimsical little yellow tram is a rather interesting little mobile centrepiece of Lisbon. Despite its reputation for being a tad touristy, …
Must-eat: Visit Cervejaria Ramiro for the best seafood in Lisbon
Eating at Cervejaria Ramiro was by far one of the best eating experiences we had during our three-week stay in Europe. For the …
Ten lessons a university exchange taught me, five years on
Back in 2009, going on a university exchange programme was all the rage. Half of my university clique had gone on an …
People watching at Cais das Colunas and the Tagus River
Not much info is available in English on Cais das Colunas, the two columns which rise from the waters of the Tagus …
Photo Story: History behind the three key sights of Praça do Comércio
From Rossio Square, head on the path of Rua de Augusta and you will reach Praça do Comércio (Square of Commerce) in approximately …
Five main sights to check out at Rossio Square in Lisbon
Rossio Square was the first tourist sight I visited while in Lisbon. It was nice, with the long column, the mosaic flooring …
Recommendation: Breakfast at Nicola Cafes in Lisbon
If you’re on the lookout for breakfast cafes in Lisbon, Nicola Cafes is the place for you. The prices are mid-range and …
Review: Hotel Principe Lisboa in Lisbon
The stay was paid for by The Travelling Squid. We arrived in Lisbon early one summer’s morning at 8am. The hotel we …