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It's the end of the year.   If you are visiting New York, right now you are headed to Time Square to watch the balldrop.  You might wonder what the balldrop is and why they do it.  If so, here  is the info.  In Lisbon, many people go to Comercio Square (Praça do Comércio) to celebrate. It's a wonderful place to say farewell to 2018 while watching fireworks. There is also live show you can enjoy, too.  The festivities have been going on since 29th and today the last day of 2018 the live show will be on at 10 p.m.  Right after finishing this story, I am heading to Praça do Comércio, too. You can usually access the square through Terreiro do Paço metro station . However on New Year's eve, it is closed. So it'd be better to get off at Baixa-Chiado metro station and walk up there. The announcements of Lisbon metro are usually in Portuguese, so if you don't speak the language, it's safe to follow the crowd. Wherever the crowd goes, th

Known for its beautiful suneset, here is  Castelo de S. Jorge  , 2.6 km walk from my house. I usually walk up there from my house, but you might find it challenging.  From the airport, there are a lot of ways to get to your hotel or airbnb in Lisbon. Airport bus, metro, city bus, and of course taxi. My house is near the Alameda metro station so it's only 9 stops away from the airport and there is no need to transfer. Unlike apartments in Alfama or Baixa-Alto, mine is a blessing after a long day of flight. I can easily walk to my house and take the private elevator and unwind. However, I usually grab a taxi especially at night. Dragging a bag through calçada(the Lisbon tiles) can generate a lot of noise, disturbing the peace and quiet of the neighborhood.  And the taxi fare is usually under 10 euros even with a lot of luggage. WOW look at my luggage. I know it's a lot. As you know, in addition to taxi fare, 1.60 euros for luggage, whether it is

While studying in the United States, I always wondered how much tip I should leave. As an expat, you are the representative of your own country. So I was afraid if I leave a small tip, it may leave a bad impression. Even though I didn't have much at that time, I always left a VERY VERY generous tip. Here in Lisbon, I don't worry about tipping at all. Unlike the States, Portugal doesn’t have a tipping culture. No fixed rules at all. Of course, when I am happy with the service, I leave a tip as a token of my appreciation. But at least I don't feel obligated to say "keep the change" to a taxi driver. I do it with my own free will, Not because I HAVE to But because I WANT to. In restaurants, you have to pay attention to your bill. As Lisbon attracts more and more tourists, some restaurants started to add a service charge to the bill. In this case, you don't have to leave a tip. However, this doesn't mean your waiter or waitress is gett

For those who love Lisbon's Tram 28 , here is some sad news. Don't have enough time to ride all the trams? Then choose Tram  28. You won't be sorry. It passes through the most attractive touristic sites of Lisbon, from Martim Moniz to Campo Ourique . Since it is the symbol of Lisbon, you can see Tram 28 graffiti art all over this beautiful city.  The fare will be up starting next year 2019. But don't worry. The hike is not that much. Only 10 cents. Most public transportation in Lisbon is run by CARRIS company. If you want to check the fares right now, click here . As of January 1st in 2019, the fares will be up by 5 to 15 cents, depending on your choice of transportations. Buses  (2.00)  Trams  (3.00)  Funiculars   (3.80) Sta. Justa Lift (5.30) etc. Bus fares are up by 15 cents, Trams by 5 cents, Funiculars by 5 cents, etc You may wonder what Funiculars are. Here is the photo. Gloria Funicular( Ascensor da Glória ) leading up to " M

Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in the world, has a lot to offer. Places to visit, foods to enjoy, friendly Portuguese people ... And also the beautiful sun~   Feira da Ladra , a.k.a. Thieves' Market 1) about 2 km from my house 2) accessible from Santa Apolónia but you need to walk quite a bit 3) while there, you can also visit the national pantheon There are so many things and excitements to enjoy. watching street performances and parades is always fun~ one of the charms I want to share with you in Lisbon Lisbon is known for very reasonable prices and soon everything will be marked down, becoming much more affordable. YEAH~~ If you are in luck, you will find the items you've been dreaming of at 70 or 80% off. And I'd like to interest you in Parfois outlet right in front of my house, 2 minutes from Arroios metro station . *Arroios metro station is unfortunately going through renovation until 2019. Girls visiting Lisbon, you won't res

In Lisbon, the subway is one of the fastest ways to travel. Here are some Christmas photos with place info, so next time you visit Lisbon, you can go and feel the love and happiness yourself. 1) near Marques de Pombal station 2) about 2 km from my house Some pictures from Christmas market at Parque  Eduardo VII . Its nearby metro is Marquês de Pombal . Closest to my house, only 5 minutes on foot, I took some pictures at Fonte Luminosa . Just love taking a walk there in the afternoon. It is right by  Alameda metro station . In 2017, there was a video art show . <- Click here and enjoy the show. You can also have fun at Christmas market at Rossio Square . About 3 km from my house, near Rossio metro station . Visiting  Praça do Comércio  never gets tired. About 3.5 km from my house, near Terreiro do Paço metro station. But you can easily walk form Rossio Square, only 500 meters away. Pictures in front of