I visited Portugal for the first time. I had a great vacation, but these 3 things would've made my trip even better.
My boyfriend and I went to Portugal for the first time. Despite meticulous planning, there are a few things I wish we'd done differently.
- I enjoyed visiting Portugal for the first time, but I wish I had done a few things differently.
- I didn't realize we'd need dinner reservations for most restaurants.
- I also wish I'd planned more day trips and prioritized the things I really wanted to see.
This year, it felt like everyone I knew was visiting Portugal — which makes sense, considering the country saw a record-breaking number of tourists between January and June.
So, I was excited to see what all the fuss was about when my boyfriend and I finally made our way there this summer.
I hadn't put much effort into our last vacation together, so I was determined to make this trip different.
After weeks of patient monitoring, I found great flights, my spreadsheet was magnificently organized with activities, and I booked awesome accommodations.
But even with the most diligent planning skills and luxe accommodations, no vacation is perfect. If I were to do it all over again, here are a few things I'd do differently.