Lisbon: Faded Yet Forever Radiant 🌞

My absolute favorite European city! ✨ After traveling to nearly 20 European countries, many places linger in my memory—but when it comes to cities, Lisbon holds a special place in my heart 💘. So recently, I returned for the third time. After picking up my rental car, I headed straight to Sintra to see the ocean 🌊. Though I’m usually indifferent to beaches, Portugal’s Atlantic coastline left me speechless! Beyond the famous Cabo da Roca, I fell in love with the lesser-known Azenhas do Mar viewpoint (see pic 4)—absolutely breathtaking! 😍 Back in Lisbon, this ancient city bears the marks of time, yet the sunlight bathes it in an eternal golden glow ✨. This time, I skipped the tourist checklists and rediscovered it through "lines" and "points": 🚋 The "lines" are the routes of the iconic yellow trams Strolling aimlessly along the tracks, pausing at every charming corner to wait for a vintage tram to clatter by—this is the soul of Lisbon! 🌇 The "points" are the city’s miradouros (viewpoints) My top four favorites: 1️⃣ Miradouro das Portas do Sol — Best for sunrise 🌅 2️⃣ Miradouro da Senhora do Monte — Stunning sunsets 🌄 3️⃣ Castelo de S. Jorge — Unbeatable panoramic views 🏰 4️⃣ Miradouro da Graça — Pure romance 💖 #SlowTravel #TravelBeyondChecklists #JustGo #Lisbon #Portugal