Lisbon: The City I’d Return to Again and Again

The iconic yellow trams are Lisbon’s postcard-perfect charm. Snap a photo anywhere—their vintage curves against pastel buildings tell a thousand stories. 📍 Quick Travel Guide 🏠 Stay: Baixa/Chiado (near Santa Justa Lift—central to everything). 🚌 Transport: Walk Day 1; use Bolt/Uber to Belém (cheap in Portugal!). 🦞 Eat: Follow Google Maps—I devoured seafood rice for 3 days straight at two unplanned spots (one turned out to be award-winning!). 🛍️ Shop: Avenida da Liberdade—Zara, Massimo Dutti, etc. are cheaper than China (+ tax refund over €61!). 🌞 Day 1: Old Town (All Walkable!) Bica Funicular (iconic tram spot) → Santa Justa Lift → Arco da Rua Augusta → Lisbon Cathedral → Castle of São Jorge → Miradouro de Santa Luzia (Golden hour drinks here!). 📸 Photo Hack: Tram + sea view: Largo Calhariz 14. Sunset: Santa Luzia viewpoint (arrive by 6-7 PM for a seat). ⛵ Day 2: Belém (Uber <€10) Monument to the Discoveries → Belém Tower (closed for renovation July 2023) → Jerónimos Monastery (Go early! Closed Mondays.) → Pastéis de Belém (egg tart heaven—no reservation needed) → Belém Palace. 💡 Ideal Trip: 3+ days to soak in Lisbon’s slow magic. I squeezed this into 2 days after a passport theft ordeal—yet still fell in love! #LisbonLove #YellowTramDreams #PortugalTravel #SlowTravelSeeker