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A Few Stories From My Trip I didn’t expect to fall in love with Portugal . Don’t get me wrong—I knew I’d like it. I’d seen the photos: the golden beaches , tiled buildings , pastel pastries . But “like” turned into “I never want to leave” somewhere between a bite of warm pastel de nata in Lisbon and a quiet morning walk on the cliffs in the Algarve . If you’re thinking of going, I can’t recommend it enough. And here’s my honest take: spring is the best time to visit Portugal . Not just because of the weather (which was amazing), but because the whole country feels… awake. But not chaotic. Let me tell you what it was like. Lisbon: Bright Tiles, Hilltop Views, and Pastéis Everywhere I arrived in Lisbon in mid-May. It was warm enough for short sleeves, but I still needed a jacket at night—exactly how I like it. The air smelled like sea breeze and grilled sardines . My Airbnb was in Alfama , and walking through those twisty, narrow streets each morning felt like stepping into a ...