Lisbon

California, Europe, Portugal

Lisbon & San Francisco: Exploring 8 Striking Similarities

Did you know that Lisbon is known to some as the "European San Francisco?" I surely did not, until a month after my trip! However, when I saw a bridge with a similar design to the Golden Gate Bridge in #Lisbon, I definitely did a double take. After reflecting on my experiences of both cities, I have realized that the similarities are truly striking.

Europe, Portugal

10 Ways to Explore Lisbon in 48 Hours

When one hears Portugal, one immediately thinks of Lisbon (known as Lisboa by the Portuguese). This makes sense considering that it is the capital of Portugal. Lisbon was the last place I visited in Portugal on my 10 day tour. However, as a result of having explored more of Portugal's unknown cities (which have more of a rustic charm), I was not necessarily wowed away by Lisbon as I expected to be.

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Welcome to the Franny the Traveler blog! I’m Dr. Franny, a national award-winning educator, entrepreneur, author, and Black travel enthusiast on a personal mission to make every destination a Black-owned destination. As I visit all 50 states and 50 countries by age 50, this Black travel blog is a growing collection of Black-owned city guides, itineraries, travel tips, and reflections on traveling while Black for the conscious traveler. I’m so happy you’re here!

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