oh, lisbon. oh, portugal. we were completely won over by this country and i'm so excited to start sharing some of our photos from this crazy cool city. when we arrived we immediately felt at home by our charming airbnb host, eduardo. i cannot get over the portugese people. so welcoming and so loving – and so excited to share their country with you. eduardo took us out for a "typical portuguese friday night" and we managed to party with him until 3am in the bairro alto district [followed by one of his favorite african dance clubs]. we were so exhausted, but apparently 2am is when things are really getting started in this town. 

our time in lisbon had such a mix of experiences which is what i loved most about this city. walking around, everything basically feels like some form of art. there is such charm in all of the cobblestone streets, cable cars, tiled walls, delicious food & wine [vinho verde!] and overall cool vibes. every turn held something different, and we couldn't stop admiring the pastel colored homes, detailed wooden doors and unique historical architecture. with their history dating back hundreds of years and the young energy in the city today, lisbon is a capital city that must not be missed. 

here are a bunch of favorite photos from around the city – eating, drinking and getting lost, and the full travel guide can be found here! 

CITY: lisbon, portugal
HOW WE GO THERE: train from porto, portugal [ just under 3 hours]
WHERE WE STAYED: airbnb private room [6 nights]
COST: $45 / night
 
EAT: mercado de la ribera ||  lx factory  || a “pastel de nata” @ pastéis de belém or manteigaria || taberna rua las flores || conseveira de lisboa [for canned fishies to go in the most beautiful packaging] ||
DRINK: copenhagen coffee company || o bom o mau e o vilao || park bar || pensão amor || a ginjinha
SLEEP: if you choose not to do airbnb || good morning hostel or LX boutique hotel seem like great options

 

[my purse is made by shelter co. and has been so perfect for this trip.]