My husband and I recently spent two weeks in Portugal. We had a great time, ate fantastic food, and drank a lot of wine, but it was also our least favorite European vacation to date.
As outdoorsy travelers, we missed the hiking and adventure activities we usually prioritize. We also made some planning and packing mistakes that affected the trip.
Arriving later in the day would’ve been better
On past European trips, we always had a plan for our luggage after landing, whether that meant a rental car, late arrival, or early hotel check-in.
Our Portugal flight got in at 9:45 a.m., and we were heading straight to Porto, no rental car. But we were…
