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Lisbon is the Coolest

By Danielleabroad @danielleabroad
Portugal may be the only former imperial power overshadowed by its former colony (Brazil). It's a shame, really. Because when I say Lisbon is "the coolest", I'm not even exaggerating. The architecture and design--ranging from medieval to contemporary--is spectacular. The chefs and bartenders are young and creative. Even the abandoned buildings are charming, and thankfully, many are being restored to their original splendor. Lara, Lorelei, and I truly could not get enough of the under-the-radar Portuguese capital. lisbon is the coolest [Estação Oriente] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Mosteiro de Jeronimos] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Pastel de nata from Pastéis de Belém] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Ferry to Cacilhas] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Cristo Rei] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Aperitif at U Chiado Trendy Bar] lisbon is the coolest [Digestif at Pensão Amor] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Morning coffee at Tartine] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Santa Justa lift]
lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Jardim Botânico] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Aperitif at the Terrace BA, Bairro Alto Hotel] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolestlisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolestlisbon is the coolest [Portuguese tapas dinner at Restaurant Pharmacia] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [After-dinner drinks at Bar Funicular] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Ruinas do Convento do Carmo] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Museu do Design et da Moda] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Lunch at Fábulas] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest [Quintessential Tram 28 ride] lisbon is the coolest lisbon is the coolest From the moment I arrived at Estação Oriente, I was in love. Is it not amazing? Then I went down to the metro (see photo above) to meet Lara and Lorelei at our apartment. Each day, multiple times throughout the day, we recounted how insane it was that we'd never heard anyone rave about Lisbon. There's so much to see and do, and at such a low price! Even in four days, we hardly covered it all. But I certainly enjoyed myself greatly, and thanks to my friends (who are better planners than I--as usual), was able to seek out the very best sights and tastes; two of which I'll highlight in upcoming posts. Back to the grad school grind until then.

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