1. I am heading to Portugal tomorrow.  Here’s my best packing tips and tricks.

I’ve never met a travel who came home from a trip and said, “I wished I’d packed more.”  for me, no matter if I am heading out for a weekend or six weeks, in the the winter, spring, summer, or fall, I alway take the same luggage: A four-wheeled carry-on suitcase and a backpack.

I have been refining and whittling down this article for years, so here’s my sage advice on packing.

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2. Lisbon — Where the Old World Meets the Edge of the Sea

Lisbon is not my most favorite city in Europe, but it does have this crusty, old-world charm that always beckons me to explore its hilltops, back streets, and grand boulevards. The first time I walked through Alfama — the old Moorish quarter draped across Lisbon’s steepest hill — I didn’t want to leave. As the afternoon turned into evening, the vhino verde and vistas would not let me leave. There’s something about this city that feels both ancient and completely alive. It moves at its own pace, it sounds like no other place on earth, and it will feed you extraordinarily well. If you’re going for a few days, you’re in for a treat. Here’s what I’d put at the top of my list. read more

3. No one watched this Bloober last month.  You gotta watch it.  It’s embarrassing what came out of my mouth!

I was on the “Travel and Adventure Show” Destination Stage last week talking about my tours and giving travel hints. My moneybelt hint did not come out as planned.

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