In this 30 minute chat, I can help you orient yourselves to what you would like your experience to be and offer a rough itinerary for your trip. I can help you find destinations and sights, transportation options, hotel / private accommodations, as well as food and entertainment options. 

Alternatively, we can schedule a free 10 minute check-in prior to your call, and I can start conducting research off camera. We could then come together for a longer call and look over the proposed itinerary. 

Tell me what you need, and I will do the work off camera. 

What is your nightly accommodation budget? 

Other information: would you like to hike? bicycle? kayak? are you looking to dance, enjoy live music? are you an early riser? are you comfortable camping? 

Boston, MA, USA

I am an adventurous and a seasoned traveler with an expertise (no, obsession!) in Portugal. I specialize in helping you find an authentic experience that aligns with your interest and your budget. I can help you navigate Portugal, down to its most remote corners - the schist village of Piaodao, delightful moorish Mertola, charming Monsaraz and the surrounding Alentejo. I have a vast list of accommodations and activities, from hiking, to winery visits, to live music that I can offer. I can also help you plan a bike tour or a supported through-hike. I am deeply familiar with Lisbon, its neighborhoods, its hidden gems (no, not the ones you can Google for) and many cultural venues. I know this all from personal experience on my many travels to the country. 

I am a teacher by trade and well organized itineraries are my strong suits :)  

What would you like me to know about your needs and wants for the duration of the tip? 

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