Where Life Leads | Memories of an American expat in Europe

In 2011 I moved to Madrid, Spain. I was working in the capital city and studying a Master degree in Spanish. Along the way I tasted local cuisine, attended cultural festivals, traveled the European continent, became a public transport expert, met a ton of international characters, learned to speak a new language, and laughed more than I thought possible at the life of a blonde expat in Spain. And most excitingly of all, I fell for a Spaniard, got married, and moved back abroad to England.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Lisbon, Portugal

How could I forget about my trip to Lisbon in early March? As I don’t know too many people who have traveled to Portugal, I can vouch that Lisbon is a really interesting city. Something I didn't expect was to find it completely covered in graffiti. Even more surprising- I liked it. It was more like art really, and it gave the city a kind of hip, funky vibe. We did not miss the chance to use it as a photoshop background. From Lisbon, you can also take a train to the nearby city of Sintra to see a colorful castle on top a mountain. Here are the pictures from our trip. If you do ever find yourself in this city, try the macaroons and pastries!