December 2009

Alexandra Pauthier - TravelingtoLisbon Director

Author: raul
Categories: accommodation Director Lisbon TravelingtoLisbon
30.12.2009

TravelingtoLisbon started as a hobby, but now (3 years later) we still are the largest self-catering apartments agency in Lisbon historic centre.

LivinginLisbon.com wrote an article about Alexandra Pauthier, our Director and owner of the company.
If you want to know a little bit more about us, you can get the article here

Lisbon New Year's Eve at Torre de Belém

Author: ilx
Categories: Bairro Alto Belem chiado Events Lisbon new year's eve
23.12.2009

New Year's Eve at Torre de Belém, LisbonThis is a gorgeous time for massive celebrations. Hurry in booking your apartment in Lisbon to guarantee your presence in this fun, crazy and super crowded day in the city.

Article about Portugal

Author: raul
Categories: Family Lisbon portugal Vacations
21.12.2009

Lisa Woodill - author of the blog Storytime@My Little TravelBug wrote about Portugal.
Of course that, in Lisbon, she stayed in one of our apartments. :)

Please click here to read the review!

Feira da Ladra, Lisbon's famous flea market

Author: ilx
Categories: Alfama Culture Feira da Ladra flea market Lisbon Tram 28
18.12.2009

With origins in the Middle Ages, the Feira da Ladra, that literally means "Thieves Market" is the oldest market in Lisbon that still takes place nowadays.

Rossio Station, Lisbon

Author: ilx
Categories: Estação do Rossio Lisbon city centre Rossio Station sintra
17.12.2009

Rossio train and metro station (Estação do Rossio) is located in Lisbon city centre, between Rossio and Restauradores squares. This train station is incredibly unique, formerly known as Central Station (Estação Central) and that designation still appears in its façade. The Rossio station was designed by the architect José Luís Monteiro, between 1886 and 1887.

Elevador de Santa Justa, Lisbon

Author: ilx
Categories: Baixa downtown Lisbon Elevador Santa Justa Elevator of Carmo Largo do Carmo Lisbon Tours
11.12.2009

Elevador Santa Justa, LisbonThe Elevador de Santa Justa is a lift in the city of Lisbon at Santa Justa Street. The only vertical lift in Lisbon is the work of Raul Mesnier de Ponsard, an apprentice of Gustave Eiffel. It was inaugurated in 1902 and serves to link downtown Lisbon with the Largo do Carmo.

Top 5 Things in Lisbon on a Weekend Break

Author: ilx
Categories: Alfama Bairro Alto Belem chiado Culture Lisbon Parque das Nações - Expo short term rentals St. Jorge Castle weekend break
09.12.2009

One of Europe's most popular cities - Lisbon is an ideal destination for a weekend break. With fantastic museums and galleries, restaurants, bars and much more, Lisbon is a superb city for an European weekend break.

Tourism Guides of Lisbon available on Mobile Phones

Author: ilx
Categories: Alcântara Alfama Bairro Alto Baixa-Chiado Belem Docas Lisbon guides Parque das Nações Services
04.12.2009

Visits to Lisbon, Estoril, Sintra, Oeiras and Mafra have now been made easier thanks to the new YouGo Tourism Guides for mobile phones. With a simple click, these guides will allow visitors, both Portuguese and foreigners to choose their favourite tour and enjoy some of the suggestions from Culture to Cuisine, as well as updated weather information.