As soon as Miranda and I stepped out from the station, we were in awe. Beautiful buildings, perfect weather and cute cobblestoned streets. It was also refreshing to see women in shorts and summery dresses - such a contrast to the attire in Morocco. We couldn’t wait to break out our less conservative outfits on this trip.

We stayed in Bairro Alto in Lisbon - a popular area known for their restaurants and nightlife. After we dropped off our things at our Airbnb, we ate at a tapas place where diners sit and eat on steps facing towards the main street, which was super cool and communal. The next morning, we sat out at a pretty outdoor cafe overlooking the main square. Of all the restaurants, though, Sea Me in Chiado was our favorite. Other notable items to eat in Lisbon: anything with sardines and pasteis de nata, Portugal’s famous pastries.

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