Portugal - What to Know Before Your Trip (Pod #34)

Planning a trip to Portugal? Don't hop on the plane without listening to this episode. Our host Betty chats with Travel Lemming Senior Travel Writer & Video Producer Sky Ariella about what makes Portugal so special. They discuss where to go first in the country, Sky's favorite hidden gems, safety stats you should know, the most iconic attractions, and foods to try. Sky also shares what she thinks is the WORST time to visit Portugal + travel mistakes not to make. It's all in this episode & more. Have a question about Portugal? Drop it in the comments 👇 📰 Articles from Travel Lemming.com -All Portugal guides: https://travellemming.com/portugal/      -Day trips from Lisbon: https://travellemming.com/day-trips-from-lisbon/    -Where to stay in Lisbon: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-lisbon/    -Where to stay in Porto: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-porto/    -Places to visit in Portugal: https://travellemming.com/places-to-visit-in-portugal/  -Where to stay in Nazare: https://travellemming.com/where-to-stay-in-nazare/  -Portugal packing list: https://travellemming.com/portugal-packing-list/  -10 day Portugal itinerary: https://travellemming.com/portugal-itinerary/       🎙️ Other Links Mentioned:  -50 best places to travel in 2025: https://travellemming.com/best-places-to-travel-2025/  #Portugal #Porto #PortugalTravel   00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:00 – Meet Sky 00:04:28 – Why Visit Portugal? 00:07:21 – Where to Go on Your First Trip 00:12:09 – When to Visit Portugal 00:13:27 – Best Things to Do 00:15:00 – Must-Try Portuguese Dishes 00:21:00 – Day Trips from Lisbon & Porto 00:22:43 – Fado Music 00:30:41 – How to Get Around Portugal 00:33:15 – Is Portugal Safe? (Especially for Solo Travelers) 00:35:37 – Why You Should Travel to Portugal 00:38:12 – Outro