Laura Has Landed

     We initially intended for Portugal to be a convenient layover stop on our way to Spain, but it ended up being the culinary highlight of our entire trip. Every single meal was packed with flavor and served with love. The sights and history of Portugal are incredible–check out my 4-day Lisbon itinerary for details–but the food deserved its own post. Here's my food guide of places we visited in the Lisbon region, plus a list of ones we will be back for. Breakfast Fauna & Flora - Lisbon Rua de  Esperança  33, 1200-655 Lisboa, Portugal What to order : Iberica Toast, Bacon Nest, Baga Pancakes, and Guilty Pancakes Iberica Toast                                               Bacon Nest Bacon, egg, and cheese bagel                      Baga Pancakes (passion fruit goodness)    Gu...

We stumbled upon Portugal when planning our trip to Spain. The airline deal had a stopover in Portugal and we said why not? So we ended up booking a 4-day stopover in Lisbon before transferring over to Spain, and boy are we glad we did.  For one, the FOOD. Oh my god, the food! I had heard about how great restaurants were in Portugal but I was skeptical about how true this could be. Well, as it turns out the food truly was just that good! Check out my foodie guide for more details.  Other than the cuisine, the Portugueses' welcoming nature really captivated us. I truly believe the people make the place and can shape your experience and perspective of any country. The people of Portugal want you to love their country and they express that in how kind they are. Although we do not speak Portuguese, we always felt understood and taken care of and that's not always the case in foreign countries.  The sights are stunning and the food is divine, but I can confidently say when I ...