Tag: OCYC

The Surprising Lisbon Holiday Inn That’s the Perfect Fit for Our Portuguese Concert Tours

You won’t believe you’re checking into a Holiday Inn Express when you walk through the doors of the Príncipe Real property in Lisbon. We chose this hotel the way we ...

by Sandra @Europe Insiders • August 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Portugal, Travel Insider Tips

Mafra’s National Palace: 1,200 rooms, a Basilica and a Bat-Guarded Library

Some places you visit because they’re on your bucket list or everyone talks about them. Mafra’s National Palace is a hidden gem that few know exists, but it’s a must-experience ...

by Sandra @Europe Insiders • August 5, 2026August 31, 2026

Portugal, Sight-Sleeping

Sight-Sleeping in Portugal: Aldeia da Mata Pequena

A restored 300-year-old village outside Mafra, and the two Lisboetas who brought it back to life Passion Project for Time Travelers: How It All Started I first found Aldeia da ...

by Sandra @Europe Insiders • August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

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