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    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.

    How to Maximize a Day in Quito

    When booking my tour, I was given the option of either departing at 9 AM or 11 PM. I HIGHLY recommend going with the much later flight if you ever have that option. Not being a morning person, I realized to make a 9 AM flight, I would have to leave the hotel at about 5 AM, which means that I would have been team no sleep

    Dr. Princess Francois.

    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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