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Surprisingly enough, it wasn’t just the sea and the beach that made me fall in love with this coastal Portuguese town. Cascais has a lot more to offer than just beautiful scenery and a laidback atmosphere.
My plan was simple. As I am bilingual in English and Portuguese, I realized I could use my language skills to my advantage.
When you think of cities around the world for good coffee shops, places like Paris, London, and Melbourne probably spring to mind…but there’s a city you’re missing. Lisbon is famous for its smooth and delicious custard tarts, but this is a city that also takes pride in its coffee shops. You’ll find a café on every corner...