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Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Lisbon: 7 Instagrammable Photo Spots
Lisbon is one of the most colorful and picturesque cities in Europe. The saturated wall colors, orange roofs, and unique views of the...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 5, 20233 min read
Porto: 7 Instagrammable Photo Spots
Porto is a city that surprised me the most during my trip to Portugal. I’ve seen so many photos and videos of this city, and yet, seeing...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Lisbon: 5 Restaurants with Unique Aesthetics
Lisbon is such a vibrant and lively city. There are many restaurants with great ambiance and colorful characteristics. Here are the...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Lisbon: 5 Most Beautiful Coffee Shops
One of the things I love about Lisbon is the coffee shops here. During four days in Lisbon, I was able to check out a few, and they each...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is the definitation of modern luxury. The lobby decoration is so lush yet sophisticated, with many...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Torel Palace Porto
A truly stunning hotel that will make you fall in love with Porto even more. As soon as I stepped into the lobby, I was stunned by the...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 4, 20231 min read
Porto Airbnb: Casaporto. 207
This view is everything! In Porto, we stayed at Casaporto. 207 Airbnb, and wow, the view from the room is breathtaking. I truly think...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Porto Dining: Digby Restaurant
When I think of dining in Porto, the first thing that comes to my mind is definitely looking for a restaurant with a great river view....


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Sintra: Monserrate Palace
Magical, is the world that I describe Monserrate Palace. It is a place that transports you into a fantasy garden. The palace itself is so...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Queluz National Palace
If you are looking for places for a half-day trip while visiting Lisbon, this palace in the small town of Queluz is definitely worth a...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Apr 3, 20231 min read
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira
This castle has a magical element: from the architectural style to the lush surroundings, it all seems like a set straight out of a...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Palace Fronteira
This hidden gem garden is just outside Lisbon's city center, and you can easily go there on a half-day trip. Palace Fronteira is such a...


Yu "Fish" Cui
Mar 29, 20231 min read
EmbaiXada: The Coolest Shopping Mall in Lisbon
This is one of the hidden gems in Lisbon that surprised us the most. In 2013, this historical palace from the 20th century was turned...
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