Our First Impressions of Lisbon Portugal

Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal, and we're staying on a boat. Since we're already up here, let's start at the top. So we rented this from the Homeboat Company and we have a two-bedroom. On the top of the two-bedroom, you have a hammock over there, you have a lounger, you have another chair, beautiful green space on top, but now let's go see inside. So this is actually the back of the boat. There is a hammock where David is standing, but we're going to go in through our bedroom here. So inside, like I said, we have two bedrooms. One opens up directly to the back, so this is our room, and up here is where you can put your towels and everything. Here, second bedroom, that's where his parents will be. And then into the kitchen, lots of cupboard space, coffee machine, dishwasher even, fridge extra, obviously, chargeable. You even have a microwave. But then the bathroom is gorgeous. Shower, toilet, it's a good size too. Close this. Welcome to our seating area. We even have AC. We've got a TV, a little breakfast nook area, a little chilling area. So some of these can even be configured with a sofa bed as well. So there's that option if you want more people. Let's go see the front balcony. And then out front here, we have another seating area, a barbecue if we want to make our own food, and a table here as well. But we're super hungry right now, so I spot an Italian place. We've been craving pizza for some reason, so hopefully they have good pizza. Let's go to Belly's Fold before we start exploring Lisbon. I am so pumped for pizza. And just stand by, get another cool thing in this video. I saw it earlier and I was like, I want one, so we're doing it. And it's matching my shirt. Tracy's very hungry. Okay, see you later. Bye. So for today in Lisbon, we have a Vespa, a blue Vespa. And I was told that it is the fastest Vespa in all of Europe. Probably not, but still pretty cool. Other way, forward. Oh, yeah. I don't drive a scooter very often. Okay, come on. Let's go. Now let's check out Belém. So Belém is a small district of about 20,000 people. It is part of Lisbon, but definitely the more touristy place. And talking about that, don't hate me, but the first thing that we're going to do here is actually check the McDonald's because it is considered to be one of the most stunning McDonald's in the entire world for some reason. It is number four globally in terms of, wow, McDonald's. Okay, so the inside is okay at best. The reason why it is well known is because it's a unique building. It's probably the only pink McDonald's in the entire world, but don't feel like you need to go inside. Now we're going to go eat the number one thing that you need to eat here in Belém, just across the street. So we had them in Porto, the place to have them in Porto, but people have said that these ones are the best pastiche in the country. So basically like these are just like little tarts with, what's in it? It's like a custard. Yeah. So like, I mean, the top looks great. More. Really good, but I wouldn't say they're better. No, I agree. I was so ready. The one in Porto was better. Still amazing though. You gotta try them. I hear it's like a controversial thing, so I'm sorry if we offended everyone, but I think the other ones are better. Still very good. Honest reviews. Up next, the Tower of Belém, which was built in the 16th century and was there to defend Lisbon against enemy ships. It's just a beautiful old building in the middle of the water. That's the thing about Europe, even though I'm not the biggest like history buff, like these buildings are so beautiful, so impressive, like with so much details that again, even if you're like me, it's worth a quick stop to check it out. So the way people drive mopeds, park mopeds, it seems to have like no laws for mopeds. So I'm just gonna leave my moped there, which is definitely a pedestrian area, but this is where we're staying, so we'll see what happens. I kind of hid it behind like a big chair, so hopefully nobody sees it. Tracy, is it dangerous to walk around the marina? Because you're wearing a helmet. I think so, safety first. These houseboats are just so unique and so fun to stay in. The only thing I'm gonna say, they're a bit expensive. For a one-bedroom, it was something like a thousand dollars Canadians, and for two-bedroom was like fifteen hundred dollars Canadians. So you can do the conversion, but yeah, quite expensive. Thankfully, like Tracy found a super good deal on those on booking.com, and we get like 73% off or something, because otherwise, like I wouldn't be paying 1500 bucks to stay somewhere. That's too much. Are those better than the Porto ones, or these better? No, you'll take a bite. Don't say anything. For us, it was like very evident. I like the Porto one better. Same. Me too. Yeah, same. It's crusty, but with... Oh, there's too much crust on there. Yeah, not enough flavor inside. And it's not as sweet. No, no. And then the other ones had the perfect balance of sweet and like... Yeah, and the tart itself is not as like chewy, like it's just... So, Porto all the way. Okay, we're all nice and refreshed and no more helmet hair. Now, we are basically like at the marina where we're staying, and there's like a bunch of little restaurants with patios and everything like right on the side of the water. They look nice. Somebody who worked here told us to go to the first restaurant, I think, which is a Portuguese restaurant, and we're in Portugal, so we're in Portugal, eat like the Portuguese. Yeah. Let's see if it's any good. Okay, so I got the salmon, and honestly, I've never had a salmon steak like this come out, so I'm very excited to try it. Hold on, gotta get my first piece. What? It's just grilled or there's something else? No, just like salt and grill, and that is fantastic. Okay, good night. Hopefully, nothing is going to happen to my Vespa there, but nobody can seize it, really. Good morning. So, we just had breakfast delivered, and I bet you those are from Mr. Croissant over there. I saw them coming in. Sorry, distracted. Now, you drop off your breakfast in a little basket, and you select how many eggs you want. So, Lucy's in there making our eggs currently. We have some bread, some more bread. Yum. Okay, see you later. Let's go, Tracy. So, we're going back on the little Vespa for a little ride. Motorcycle game? Yeah, yeah. If there's one thing we haven't seen, then hopefully, we're going to figure out how this works. Yeah. The Vespa's still there, and no ticket. I think, I think. No tickets. So, that one special thing is the famous Tram 28. These trams are from the 1930s, I think. They're yellow. The only thing is they're putting publicity on them. I feel like they shouldn't do that. I was thinking that too when I saw it. The other thing is, actually, it's three euros to go in, but the lines, it's only for tourists, okay? This is the only line where they're still in service. No locals take those. The line is going for a block. So, yeah, I think we're a bit short on time, but we're going to enjoy watching it. So, not only is the tram beautiful itself, but I guess the route is too because you kind of go through some historic, nice-looking places. So, from Mohammedan, we're going to basically follow the track. Not follow the tram, but just follow the track that the tram is on, and get like a faster mini tour. That's the plan, at least. So, we'll see. We did it. So, we did the full track all the way to the end, where it starts to turn around and come back. So, now, unfortunately, it's time for us to give our Vespa a ride. Tracy, say goodbye. Should you rent a scooter in Portugal? Absolutely, yes. Yes. So fun. Hello. Hello. Okay. All good. Perfect. They just have the best dog that lives here. It's just amazing. Well, well, well, time to head to the airport. Say goodbye to my parents, as they're actually, they're staying here another week, but we're going back to Kenya. But Portugal, surprising. I loved it. We had a good time. So, I think the countryside, for me, was definitely where it's at. Yes, 100%. Even Porto, I really enjoyed Porto. Lisbon, it's good. It's nice, but it's more a big city, like you would see anywhere else. With that being said, the older part of Lisbon, this is definitely where it's at. Where we went yesterday, a little bit more this morning. Yes. Yeah. Overall, maybe we'll be back in Portugal. Maybe we'll do van life more. That's for sure. Yeah. Until next time, see you guys. In the next one.