There's not always enough time to devote a full stay at a given destination, which is where the day trip comes into play. Throughout my travels, if I've found myself with an extra day, I'll take the train to another city to wander around. It allows me to see something new without having to deviate … [Read more...] about The Art of the Day Trip
Braga
Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus
Bom Jesus do Monte, or "Good Jesus on the Mount," is a sanctuary high above the city of Braga in northern Portugal. Records indicate a shrine here dating back to 1373. Its present incarnation has been on the site since 1722. The sun was shining, the flowers were blooming and I was inspired by … [Read more...] about Visiting Braga’s Bom Jesus