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06-06-2019 10:15 AM
We have been to Barcelona but not Portugal. We are booked next May (2020) for a river boat cruise on the Douro river that will stop at ports in Portugal and Spain. You see places in a different view on the river boats, this will be our 4th one, having done the Rhone, Danube and the Rhine. We love it!! Great way to travel.
@Overseas Traveler Your description sounds wonderful of that area!
06-06-2019 11:12 AM
Our 2nd trip overseas! Went to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, London and Dublin. Amsterdam and London top the list. Went for a total of 19 days so we saw alot. Next time we would focus on 1 or 2 countries like we did in Italy. Saw that from bottom (Sicily) to top (Lugano, Switzerland). Still loved Italy the most!!
06-10-2019 12:57 AM
@LindaSal wrote:We have been to Barcelona but not Portugal. We are booked next May (2020) for a river boat cruise on the Douro river that will stop at ports in Portugal and Spain. You see places in a different view on the river boats, this will be our 4th one, having done the Rhone, Danube and the Rhine. We love it!! Great way to travel.
@Overseas Traveler Your description sounds wonderful of that area!
I am going on that cruise in September. We are really looking forward to it. I have already booked a cooking class in Lisbon and have a couple other things in mind. The rest, I will leave to the cruise. I can let you know how it is.
I was in Barcelona and Valencia last year. Loved both but would really like to spend some time in Valencia.
06-10-2019 01:25 AM - edited 06-10-2019 01:34 AM
WOW @lolakimono 😲
Do you speak other languages then? How lucky you were.
I was reading all the places you have all gone to visit. How fun !!!
My parents were always traveling. My grandmother took everyone (not me) my sister + cousins to Europe...and Africa. For some strange reason, I will/would not leave home even when very young........
(( I did a tiny bit like to Montana in the wild west Grizzly bear back country....))
Everyone have fun that is traveling! Be safe~
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ETA -I also went to Canada, Tahoe and Las Vegas...sort of traveling...
06-10-2019 05:29 AM
Yes, I am a Spanish teacher.
I also studied Russian in high school and a bit of French in graduate school.
While in Europe, my friends and I spent a month traveling over the Christmas break: Portugal, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, etc.
06-10-2019 05:40 AM
@lolakimono wrote:Yes, I am a Spanish teacher.
I also studied Russian in high school and a bit of French in graduate school.
While in Europe, my friends and I spent a month traveling over the Christmas break: Portugal, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, the Netherlands, etc.
Oh my gosh @lolakimono !!!!!!! I am so impressed ! I love all those languages!! You must be a wonderful teacher..... you have a world. of wealth in your heart and mind then. Is a lovely combination. I could sit and ask you so many questions...it's what I do, I love to learn..... I crave knowledge.... and you put up neat photos of homes and decor... You are also humble..... A most gifted woman and human being. I am honored to meet you in a way here. Gracias...Greetz...Ciao...I am Belle Mer....🐳
06-14-2019 03:34 PM
I too have been to both. Despite the fact they border each other, they are very different countries.
You've been given a lot of great information so I really do not have anything to add. I do second the suggestion, unless you love VERY HOT weather, do not go in July or August. Also, Madrid is a city I would never revisit.
06-23-2019 06:23 PM
I've been to both and lived in Madrid a year when I was younger. I'm not fond of Portugal tho the beaches are nice. I do love Spain especially Barcelona which, imo, is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. I love Dali's art and took a side trip to Fiqueras which was an experience.
07-07-2019 10:11 AM
As you see from these answers everything is a matter of taste and opinion.
I would grab some books ( even just tour books, nothing complicated) , read and figure out what would you want to see.
But any any of these countries you decide to visit, please, do not combine them in 1 trip ( they really dislike each other). Do not go in July and August. September -October is a very good time, especially Spain. Portugal is fine in May- June too.
English is is better spoken in Portugal, more cultural things to see and learn I Spain, natural beauty is more prominent in Portugal, the people are much nicer and helpful in Portugal too. Again, personal opinion.
Good luck with planning.
PS. I just came back from Portugal and will post some pictures.
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