by Miles Taylor | Sep 29, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Sintra is a village to the west of Lisbon that’s considered a must-see if you visit Portugal. And indeed, it’s quite a lovely, if touristy village, with multiple palaces and castles. But how do you get to Sintra? Well, your best option is certainly the...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 27, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
Okay, we’ve steadily been getting less touristy and more local here. The 28 was pretty much entirely for tourists, while the 15 was a mix. Well, now we’re on the 729, and this bus route is all locals. Yes, you’re not gonna find any tourists on...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 26, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
While the 28 runs primarily as a tourist attraction, Lisbon’s other main tram line, the 15, gets strong local traffic, too. The 15’s only real tourist appeal is that it serves Belem, which has a few attractions – other than that, the line serves...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 24, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
I’ll be honest, the 28 is almost entirely meant for tourists. During the summer, all the trams are packed with out-of-towners taking pictures and seeing the sights. That’s completely justified, though, since this tram line is incredibly scenic. The line is...
by Miles Taylor | Sep 24, 2015 | Miles on the MBTA
The Metro isn’t the only way to get from Lisbon’s airport to downtown. Another option is the Aerobus, run by Yellow Bus Tours. While Line 2 runs every half hour to the northwestern part of the city, Line 1 goes every 20 minutes to the center. The advantage...
