Tourist to Local

nightlife

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“You might stumble upon Mirador das Portas do Sol or Miradouro de Santa Lucia, two of the best viewpoints in the city.”

experience

“So, we're starting this video in the heart of Lisbon. That is this beautiful plaza. This is the Plaza de Comercio. It's so, so huge. And what a great place to start this video.”

cafe

“Pastes has been making them since the 1800s and it's the obvious choice for most of the people visiting Lisbon.”

cafe

“But there's also a new kid on the block called Mentearia. And half the locals we've talked to say this place does them better. Lucky for us, Menteia is right here. There's no line. So naturally, we had to investigate for science.”

shopping

“So, because today is Tuesday, we decided to pay a visit to Ferra da Ladra, this cute antique market in Lisbon. This market's open on Tuesdays and Saturdays starting at 9:00 a.m. And it's so adorable.”

restaurant

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experience

“The Bica Funicular is mentioned as a key experience, fitting into the 'iconic trams' theme of Lisbon.”

experience

“The description mentions 'exploring Alfama' as a key activity, indicating it's a must-see district.”

experience

“And funny enough, these trams may look vintage, but they accept tap to pay, so boarding was easy. That's surprising because this tram was built in the 1930s and is still used by locals to get around some of the city's oldest neighborhoods. That was amazing. That was beautiful.”

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“You might stumble upon Mirador das Portas do Sol or Miradouro de Santa Lucia, two of the best viewpoints in the city.”

experiencePartnership likely

“After breakfast, we make our way up to one of the most iconic sites in Lisbon, Castelo de São Jorge, or St. George's Castle. ... This place is massive. This is such a beautiful place. I cannot believe we're here. It's not a simple castle. It's surrounded by nature and has one of the best views, if not the best, of the entire city.”

cafePartnership likely

“Just down the block is Majestic Café, which used to be the meeting point of the elite of the city. And it’s designed to look like an old-school French café. ... We were the very first to enter, and it’s already like half full. ... the guy that took our order, he’s freaking well-dressed. How he speaks, how he talks to you, 10 out of 10 on that.”

experience

“This is a neighborhood Ribeira, and of course, one of the most beautiful of the city. And we discovered why. Yeah, I’m not going to lie. This might be one of the most beautiful cities I have seen.”

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“This is Porto’s cathedral. So beautiful from inside and outside. You see the arches, the tile, so beautiful. It’s only €3 to get over here and also has a viewpoint if you want to see the entire city.”

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“So we decide to keep going, to head to the Palácio da Bolsa. At least that was the plan. I cannot believe, guys, this is closed.”

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“This is Livraria Lello, the most beautiful bookstore in the world. And you can see why. My husband knows me so well. I am so glad he did his research and found out about this place.”

experience

“we’re here at a McDonald’s here in Porto that is supposed to be unlike any we’ve ever seen, and I’m excited to see what’s on the menu. It’s considered one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, in the world.”

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“So right now, we’re in the Chapel of the Souls, or the Chapel of Santa Catarina. And whenever I leave and remember Porto in the future, I will think about this. It’s gorgeous. But one thing to see it from outside… let’s see what it looks like inside. In our opinion, the outside of the church really is what’s worth seeing”

experience

“This bridge is the Dom Luís I Bridge. It can be crossed by pedestrians on the bottom or the top, and has stood here since 1886. The top floor is shared with the local metro, which we’re surprised to see doesn’t cause more accidents, considering you could easily get distracted by the view and not see the train coming.”

experience

“Douro Valley w/ Boat Tour and Wine Tasting”

restaurant

“And what's the name of the place? Kasafunes. Yes. It's just right off of the main alley that everybody eats at here. And Santa Cruz is the name of the neighborhood, right? That's the neighborhood that I recommend you to stay. We're going to explore around the neighborhood after we eat. This looks delicious and cheap, too. Let's try. Oh, yum. Surprisingly has a ton of flavor in it. I could eat this by itself. It's so yummy.”

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“All right, everyone. You’ve made it 12 minutes into the video. And as a reward, we’re taking you to this place, Plaza de España. If you weren’t already planning to visit Sevilla, well, you will want to after seeing this place. Wow. Incredible. There are so many little things about this plaza that we love, that we could just spend hours here. It has to be one of our favorites we’ve come across in our travels.”

experience

“If you’re visiting this place, you should go to the tower. And it is kind of curious, they don’t have stairs for this. It’s just a ramp. And that’s because you can go up this via horse, which is very smart.”

experience

“This isn’t just any cathedral. It’s the largest Gothic cathedral by volume in the entire world. This cathedral was the city’s former mosque. It was converted into a Catholic church in 1248. So like many of the buildings in this city, you get the unique mix of a Moorish and Christian architecture. I love it. But this is the coolest part to me. This isn’t just a big cathedral. It also has the tomb of Christopher Columbus.”

experience

“Tickets: Las Setas: https://gyg.me/JbFtLHyQ”

experience

“Tickets: Royal Alcázar entry: https://gyg.me/Js8l0AYl”

experience

“Looking for tours in Sevilla? Here are some of our favorites that are led by local guides! Flamenco show: https://www.tablaoflamencoazahar.com”

experience

“walk through the streets of Gion today, and you'd think the whole world just found out about how great this place is at the same time. It's beautiful. It's historic. And clearly, we're all here to see it.”

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“So we head across town to Kiyomizu-dera. It’s a popular temple, but for a reason. The structures you see today date back to 1633, and somehow, not a single nail was used to build them. Instead, the entire temple is held together with wood, and it has withstood centuries of earthquakes and time.”

experience

“We entered for 500 yen each and were taken through these beautiful gardens before spotting the temple in the distance. No wonder it’s referred to as the Golden Temple, those two top floors are covered in real gold leaf. I’ve seen pictures of this temple before, but being here, it’s gorgeous.”

shopping

“This is the famous Nishiki Market. More than 400 years old, with over 100 vendors, and we are very hungry, that is the most important thing. This market spans five blocks and is packed with the best street food in the city.”

outdoor adventure

“This is the Kyoto City Rakusai Bamboo Park, and boy, are we glad we took the risk to travel 37 minutes by subway and bus to get here. The sound is amazing. I love this place for three different reasons. The first one, is it's completely free. Two, it has a museum where they teach you about the history of bamboo. Third, they have more than 120 species of bamboo, including dwarf bamboo...”

outdoor adventure

“Down by the river, there's this really nice little walking path. And being here at sunset is so nice. It's one of those moments where it just hits you, like, you're in Kyoto right now.”

experience

“And so we ascend into the Gion District, home to Yasaka No-To, a 46-meter-tall pagoda that's been standing here since 1440.”

experience

“Wine tasting at Ferreira”

experience

“And this is the reason why we crossed the bridge, we are in the most famous spot to watch the sunset. That is called Jardim do Morro. It’s incredible. Everyone’s out here, families, couples, and what’s really impressed me is that there are people coming around with these styrofoam coolers selling you all sorts of alcohol, mainly wine, because wine’s a really big deal in Porto, especially on this side of the river.”

experience

“It’s the one that connects Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia. And we’re going that way for one great reason. [...] There are tons of wineries around here, and of course, it’s a very good business for them because it’s full of people.”

experience

“if you stick to the tourist-packed streets of Dotonbori, you're only scratching the surface. Sure, you'll find the famous takoyaki, but the real magic is hiding in the places where the locals eat, drink, and live.”

shopping

“That name of the street is Jan Jan Yokocho. It’s like the downtown eating area for Japanese people.”

experience

“And we're doing it in Shinsekai, Osaka’s quirkiest neighborhood, with a whole lot to see and a whole lot to eat. This place is a mind trip. This is one of the craziest neighborhoods that I’ve been to, not only in Japan, but in the world.”