Wanderlust Wednesday~Lisbon, Portugal

If you missed my recent recap of my trip to Connecticut, NYC, and Boston a few weeks ago you can find it here, because for my 4th installment of Wanderlust Wednesday I'm going to recap my time in Lisbon, Portugal.
Lisbon was the last city on my whirlwind Western European trip in the spring of 2014. It was my first time ever across the pond so I packed in as much as I could while over there. We flew into Barcelona, and spent a few days there before taking a Mediterranean Cruise on the Norwegian Epic which stopped in Marseille, France and Palma de Mallorca, Spain before heading back to Barcelona. Once back in Barcelona, we flew to Lisbon to round out our first European tour. Little did we know the last city was going to be our favorite of the trip!
*Descending into Lisbon on the flight from Barcelona*
We stayed at the Zenit Lisboa which was the perfect walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and our hop on-hop off bus tour we did on our last day. The room was comfortable with a flat screen tv (with both English and Portuguese channels), and we also brought our outlet converter so we could charge our phones, camera, and tablets.
*View from our balcony*
Day 1 - we did a lot of walking around and checking out shops and restaurants near the hotel before heading to dinner.
*Champs is always a good idea especially in Lisbon*
*Caffeine is necessary before a day full of sight-seeing, I ordered a coffee and got an espresso*
Day 2 was all about sight-seeing! We did the hop on-hop off bus tour, and chose to do the red and the green lines so we could see the famous 25 de Abril Bridge (which is the twin sister to the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco) and all of the castles. 
*Listening to the bus audio tour guide in English - British English which is my favorite!*
We even stumbled upon a Hard Rock Cafe, so of course we decided to check it out! Very similar to the Hard Rocks here in the States, but definitely some unique menu items. 
Lisbon reminded me so much of San Francisco between the bridge twins, the cable cars, the hills, and the beautiful views along the bay. 
*Ready for dinner on the last night - loved that adorable balcony!*

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  1. BLovedBostonAugust 12, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    I'm so happy you went into detail on Lisbon because we are "hopefully" going there next year!! I'm pretty much going to copy this lol! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  2. JennAugust 12, 2015 at 6:54 AM

    My blog friend Christy was just in Lisbon a few weeks ago and she raved about it-- I can see why. It looks GORGEOUS!!!!

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  3. Amanda | Kids and CabernetAugust 12, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    Such pretty pictures and architecture- sounds like a very fun trip! I love that last picture of you in the red dress!

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  4. Lindsay LatimerAugust 12, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    So beautiful! Guess I need to get over my traveling hang-ups so I can see these places in person! What a fun trip!

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  5. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}August 12, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    Ahhh so jealous! Lisbon looks amazing! You and your champs, even in other countries haha! Love it! You'd love this little bubbly bar I found in London, bubbly on tap?! Yes please!
    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  6. Ashley LillisAugust 12, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Lisbon looks so beautiful! And you're totally right, with the twin bridges and the bay, I can definitely see a lot of similarities to San Francisco.

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  7. Kristen @ See You In A PorridgeAugust 12, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    oh my goodness! it looks absolutely amazing, and you're right, i can definitely see the similarities to San Fran (not that I have ever been to either lol). To be honest, Portugal has never been on my list, but you make me want to go!
    I am so jealous of all your travels - where to next?

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  8. kerri @ cheshire katAugust 12, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    ah that looks like a great destination! portugal is def on my list! y'all look so cute sightseeing! and give me all the espresso in europe :)

    xo cheshirekatblog.com

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  9. Elle SeesAugust 12, 2015 at 8:29 AM

    what a trip! you've been everywhere! i loved seeing your memories and giving me wanderlust!

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  10. HeatherAugust 12, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Gorgeous shots!! I had no idea there was a San Fran sister bridge there, how cool! I always love stumbling on Hard Rocks because my sister collects glasses from them so it's the perfect gift to bring home to her. You look fabulous in that pink dress, love it!!

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  11. P!nkyAugust 12, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Looks like such an amazing trip, lady! Im' so jealous of your travels :)! You have some fabulous pictures!!!!

    Tagged you in a post today!

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  12. Katie ElizabethAugust 12, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    Such a gorgeous city! It really does seem like it has a SF vibe which is so fun!

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  13. Pink and FabulousAugust 12, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    Lisbon is stunning! Adding that to my places to travel list :) Most of which you have hit! I love British English and could listen to pretty much anything in it! You always look so pulled together when you travel, which I love!

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  14. Andrea NineAugust 12, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Wow, even the pictures emit a cool vibe! And vavoom; Lady in Red (on cute balcony) HOT, HOT, HOT!! Great travels girl, not to mention, great memories!!

    livingoncloudandreanine.blogspot.com

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  15. Helene in BetweenAugust 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Lisbon is high on my list of places I want to go! It just looks so gorgeous and fun!

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  16. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the ShoesAugust 12, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    You have been to some really great places! What a beautiful spot...love your pictures as always :)

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  17. MarieAugust 12, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    What a wonderful trip. Your pictures are gorgeous. My friend just bought a place in Portugal and has invited us to visit.

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  18. Katelyn SloanAugust 12, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    You look beautiful in that last dress!!! Such a good color on you. I love, love, loved Portugal when I went and now you make me wanna go back!

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  19. Caroline @ Windy City ChicAugust 12, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Beautiful photos, and it looks like it was a wonderful trip. I would love to go there some day. You also looked gorgeous in that red dress. :-)

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  20. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephAugust 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    My coworker went last year and loved it. It wasn't even on my radar. Love your photos, it looks like a place I'd enjoy!

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  21. Nikki @ makeupHERAugust 12, 2015 at 12:18 PM

    This looks like such a stunning city to visit. Definitely adding it on my list and totally reminds me of San Fran from the pictures, the bridge looks identical!!

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  22. Kelsey @ The Peacock RoostAugust 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    These pictures are so beautiful!! So glad you had a great trip!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  23. Bright on a BudgetAugust 12, 2015 at 12:58 PM

    The architecture is absolutely beautiful! This looks like such a fun city to visit. I've never been across the pond, but would like to go in the next couple of years.

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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  24. Emily @ Martinis | BikinisAugust 12, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Lisbon looks gorgeous and certain parts definitely do look like San Fran...I have to visit there some day!

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  25. Owen Ross DavisAugust 12, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Wow it looks amazing!

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  26. JuliaAugust 12, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Wow it looks beautiful! LOVE that dress you're wearing on the balcony, you look stunning!

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  27. NadineAugust 12, 2015 at 3:06 PM

    Lisbon wasn't really on my radar but after seeing your post I can see that it is beautiful and totally worth a look!! I love the bridge and the one picture with the water and hills in the background is just stunning!

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  28. DarcyAugust 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    It looks so pretty there! I had no idea it would like like that! Great pictures!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  29. Jennifer of JennySue MakeupAugust 12, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    WOW. These pics are so amazing!! Makes me want to rush out and get a plane ticket to Lisbon!

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  30. Kay R.August 12, 2015 at 4:42 PM

    I got the travel itch watching this post. Absolutely stunning photos.

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  31. Blaire BinghamAugust 12, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Amazing trip! The architecture is stunning and the hotel that you stayed in looks fabulous!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  32. The Siberian AmericanAugust 12, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous photos! I had no idea Lisbon has a bridge that is identical to Golden Gate!

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  33. Erin of TexErin-in-SydneyLandAugust 12, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    What were the unique menu items at the Hard Rock? I like visiting overseas Hard Rocks...and when I think of Porteguese food, I think chicken and tarts. Your hotel choice looks like my choices when I've been to Europe - simple, clean, in a good location. The weather looked perfect while you were there - the skies in the pictures are SO blue!

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