Category: Do it Yourself
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Sintra
Sintra is just a short jaunt from Lisbon but packs a powerful punch to the gonads. The concentration of palaces, castles and forts is insane. Although you can’t see all in one day if you are doing it on the cheap, I think I chose the three top hits: Pena Palace, Castelo dos Mouros and…
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Please, don’t put sand in my soup
I have my rant pants on so brace yourselves. I pull up a chair at a fancy, waterfront restaurant. Three dollar signs ($$$)! That is two and a half more than normal. This is relevant because it means I didn’t skimp. In the breezy, island weather, what would satisfy my taste buds is seafood soup.…
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Funny thing about Amsterdam housing
Replace funny with horrible and let’s get started. So housing in the capital is a nightmare. I personally have moved 8 times in 5 years. Some places were overpriced and waaaay outside the city centre about a 40 min bike ride. After being here for so long I only know distances in bike riding minutes.…
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Frugal Fixes
Footwear Frustration Sandals, flip flops or thongs are not the most durable footwear. This is especially true if you purchase, neh, invest in a respectable $4.95 pair. You’re casually walking, then out of the blue, the top strap that your toes fit around breaks. Curses! Your flip-flops have flopped. But not all is lost. The…
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