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Lisbon (Portugal) #3: visit to Sintra, Azenhas do Mar, Cabo da Roca and Boca do Inferno
Today we rent a car to explore the surroundings of Lisbon. We are accompanied by my sister and her boyfriend, who have come to visit us and Lisbon for the first time. Part 1: Travel Diary Car rental at Europcar Just next to our house (we are next to a TER train station: Santa Apolonia), there is a Europcaroffice ( official website) so we decide to rent a car from them. The fiat 500 costs 17€/24h and the Citroen C4 25€/24h. As we are 4, we opt for the Citroen C4, before discovering that they “upgraded” us and gave us a huge Jeep not super handy 🙁 Tour of Bélem…
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Lisbon (Portugal) #2: Attend a Benfica game at the Stadium of Luz
When I arrive in Lisbon, I have the firm intention to continue my soccer world tour. Lisbon is indeed a stronghold of Portuguese soccer with two mythical clubs: Benfica and Sporting. I confess that I don’t know much about Portuguese soccer, but these two names breathe soccer. Benfica is the club of the mythical Eusebio (473 goals in 440 games!). Benfica evokes, for the supporter of Marseilles that I am, the semi-final of the league of champions 1990 with the goal of the hand of Vata which will eliminate OM. As for Sporting, it’s Cristiano Ronaldo ‘s training club (which I was lucky enough to see playing in Turin) On…
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Lisbon (Portugal) #1: Our Airbnb in the Alfama district
This is the first time we have visited Lisbon and we have heard a lot of good things about this city. It is with great excitement that we are looking for an apartment to rent for a month, allowing us to work from home and enjoy this city to the fullest. Unfortunately, from the first research, we immediately realize that this city has become very expensive because of the influx of tourists (like us…). Even the Portuguese can no longer afford to live near the city center. We inquired and tried to negotiate the rates on Airbnb, but all the owners answer us firmly, saying that electricity in Portugal is…
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My first session with a Chiropractor: Tamalou in Essaouira (Morocco)
This article isn’t NOT sponsored I have told you here and here that I had pain in my shoulders and neck because of the bedding not adapted to Morocco and my habit of blogging from my couch. It became so unpleasant that I couldn’t lower my neck completely. That’s when I wanted to look for an osteopath (one and not one) – because male osteopaths tend to crack a bit more than female osteopaths (in my experience). I couldn’t find one in Essaouira, there were some in Casablanca (7 hours drive) and in Marrakech (I don’t like this city). I gave myself a few days to think about it, to…
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Digital Nomad: Assessment after 2.5 months in Morocco (Marrakech, Essaouira, Sahara Desert)
We just spent 2.5 months in Morocco! It’s the first time we’ve stayed so long in one country (since our departure around the world in June 2016). A small assessment is necessary. Why Morocco? Digital nomads often choose to flee the winter, because they can choose their destination and few people like the greyness and cold There aren’t many destinations where you can spend the winter in warmth, without breaking the bank. Between Asia and North Africa, the choice was very easy for me. I can no longer stand pollution in Asia, my skin suffers from it, and to find a more or less human face, I have to go…
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12 days of Road trip in Morocco (Marrakech, Essaouira, Agadir, Sahara desert): Itinerary, Budget, Practical Travel Guide, Advices
We just spent 2.5 months and loved Morocco. Even though I know that many people don’t have that much time to visit Morocco, I have concocted a 12-day program for you, inspired by our roadtrip with our friend Aurélien last Christmas. This duration is ideal for those who plan to spend the holiday season in Morocco. To view all our articles on Morocco, click here Itinerary: for independent travelers Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech. Visit of the secret garden, the Jemaa el Fna square and the souk. Dinner on the Jemaa el Fna square. Night in Marrakech. Day 2: Take the bus at 7:30 am to Ouarzazate. Ask the driver…
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Marrakech (Morocco): Majorelle’s Garden, El Badii Palace
After 2.5 months in Morocco, it is time to leave for another country. We have to return to Marrakech before taking the plane to Lisbon. This suits us because we still have a few places to visit in Marrakech. Part 1: Travel Diary Day 1 : Return to Marrakech There are only two CTM buses leaving Essaouira for Marrakech during the day. The first one leaves only at 12:45 pm. We still have time to make a call with a client, have lunch (our owner cooked us a chicken tagine) and pack our bags. It’s going to be weird to leave Essaouira, after 2 months in this apartment (it’s huge…
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Free Mobile SIM card in Portugal: 3G or 4G? Internet speed ?
For more information about using the Free Mobile plan abroad, please click here. Good news, 4G is available in Portugal with the Free Mobile plan. And the speed is excellent, 59 MB/s download and 27 MB/s upload with the NOS operator as you can see on the example below. Test conducted on February 3, 2019 in Lisbon.
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Free Mobile: the best phone plan to go abroad?
As you know, we usually buy a prepaid SIM card in every country we visit But as we’re coming back to Europe for a while before leaving for 6 months in North America (where internet is expensive), we’re going to use the services of Free Mobile. Free Mobile: How much does it cost? Free Mobile offers two packages : A package at 2 € / month with 2 hours of call, unlimited SMS and 50 MB of internet. Can be used from Europe and French overseas departments. Given our consumption of internet, we have to hold 1/2 day with this 🙂 A flat rate at 20 € / month. With…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in Portugal: how much does it cost? Where to buy it? What speed?
Contrary to our habits, we do not buy a SIM card when we arrive in Portugal. As we still have French phone subscriptions, we benefit from free roaming to call and connect to the internet. Cool! We have nevertheless taken some information to help you if you need it. Where to buy a SIM card at Lisbon airport? After picking up your luggage and going through customs, you will find yourself in the airport lobby. Look for the red Vodafone store Vodafone offers prepaid SIM cards for tourists. How much does it cost? In the Vodafone store, for 20 € you get : A SIM card valid for 30 days…
