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Travel Guide | Coimbra, Portugal

November 10, 2019

Among our favorite stops was the small city of Coimbra, the medieval capital of Portugal from 1131-1255. Home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest academic institutions in the world, the city has become a major cultural center. It’s a mix of creative, academic, ancient, and modern. Many of the archeological structures date back to the Roman era. Many of the city’s historical buildings are now classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their “ceremonial and cultural traditions” that are kept alive because of them. 

I’d recommend spending at least two days in this academic and cultural center of Portugal to discover what makes Coimbra such a unique place. Note: It’s steeped in history, but also in elevation as it’s built on a hill. Be prepared to walk uphill a lot. The good news is that at some point you get to walk back down again. :)

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Travel Guide | Our Favorite Vegan Eats in Portugal

November 8, 2019

For a country known for fresh seafood and meat-based traditional meals, we were pleasantly surprised by the wide selection of vegan offerings throughout Portugal. We’ve rounded up just a few of our favorite spots! #worldveganmonth

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In Travel Tags vegan, world vegan month, veganuary, portugal, porto, lisbon, lisboa, coimbra, lagos, travel guide, travel, eu, euorpe, yummy, sintra1, ## **BEM VINDO A LISBOA!** Welcome to Lisbon (AKA Lisboa to the Portuguese and us for the purposes of our posts), Portugal’s capital and largest city. The importance of Lisboa is its strategic location at the mouth of the Tagus River, the longest river in the Iberia Peninsula - divided between Portugal, Spain, Andorra, France, and Gibraltar. The harbor is naturally sheltered making it a significant seaport for trade between the Mediterranean Sea and northern Europe throughout history. One of the oldest cities in western Europe, Lisboa’s history can be traced back to 800 B.C! The area has been occupied by many civilizations including the Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, and Moors, among others. This established a unique mix of culture, history, and architecture throughout the area. Though much of how the city appears today was defined by a terrible natural catastrophe in 1755. On November 1, 1755, an estimated 8.5–9.0 magnitude earthquake hit Lisboa in the Kingdom of Portugal. It caused extreme structural damage to many of the buildings. Additionally it knocked over lit candles in churches, shops, and homes starting several deadly fires. Combined with a subsequent tsunami from the aftermath, Lisboa was left almost totally destroyed. Shocks from the earthquake were felt around the country—coastal villages in the Algarve and even inland castles experienced heavy damages. Considered one of the deadliest earthquakes in history, the death toll in Lisboa is estimated between 10, 000 and 100, 000 people. This earthquake shaped much of the country. Palaces, cathedrals, churches and homes were destroyed and although over following centuries many were repaired and restored, others were left to fall into ruins. Additionally priceless artifacts, paintings, historical records, and books were lost. Throughout the country you’ll find areas such as the Alfama district in Lisboa with parts dating back nearly 800 years, but due to the earthquake the next neighborhood over, Baixa, dating back less than 300 years. This catastrophe greatly shaped the county, the city, and its history. The concentration of buildings and the population of Lisboa are around Baixa, the now downtown, which was established on the original palace grounds prior to 1755, although it is worth exploring the surrounding neighborhoods of Chaido, Bairro Alto, Alfama, Graça, and the further out districts of Belém and Sintra. _Note: This itinerary will try and cover most of these for you. :)_ I know you’ve just arrived in the city, but since both Belém and Sintra are worth an entire day trip I wanted to spread them out in the itinerary. Today is about exploring Belém and getting oriented in this colorful, lively city!, lisboa1
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Travel Guide | Belém, Portugal

November 4, 2019

Escape the hustle and bustle of Portugal’s capital city by taking a day (or weekend) trip to the leisurely district of Belém. Stoked in history from Portugal’s Age of Discovery, this district is where many explorers and traders set off on their voyages around the world.

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Hi, I'm Shalan! Studioist.co is my journal devoted to adventures, creativity, recipes, and my husband LeBraun and I's semi-nomadic lifestyle. I spend most of my days wondering how to combine my two loves, traveling and illustrations. The rest of my time I spend trying to create awesome gluten-free, dairy-free recipes. I want this to be a place of inspiration and encouragement as well as a fun place to spend your time. And yes, sometimes it gets messy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.


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GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
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PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

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🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
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🇫🇷 Lesser know that its neighbor Notre-Dame de Paris, Saints-Chapelle is not to be missed! It has one of the most extensive 13th century stained glass collection anywhere in the world. 🤩 Seriously WOW!
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🇫🇷 PARIS ITINERARY PT 1 // You could spend years in Paris and still have more to see, it’s just that kind of place—a city filled with enchantment! 
Most people can swing a 10 day holiday so that’s what we wrote up. A jam-packed 10
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Summer Treats!

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Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Strawberry Cream Pie
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Pretzel Salad
Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad
Gluten-Free Watermelon, Tomato + Feta Salad
Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
Gluten-Free, Vegan Peach Crisp
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Rum Cake

A FEW OF MY FAVORITES

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#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Rehearsal Dinner Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot
Travel Guide | Nashville Wall Guide Pt. 1 - Where to get that IG-Worthy Mural Shot
#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
#shabraun | Our Wedding Video by Dallas Wilson Wedding Films
Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies
Gluten-Free, Vegan S’more Cookies
Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii
Travel Guide | Maui, Hawaii
Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars
Gluten-Free, Keto Lemony Lemon Bars
Homemade popsicles make a simply subLIME treat! Canada Day 🇨🇦and the 4th of July 🇺🇸are coming up next week + there’s nothing like enjoying a cold popsicle on a hot day. ☀️ It’s the ultimate refresher! | Recipe on the blog

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Hi, 👋 I’m Shalan. I love Rice Krispie treats, illustrating buildings, walking outside + spending hours in bookstores. #fridayintroductions 
The charming @shakespeareandcoparis has a collection that is literally overflowing into the sidewalk. ?
GF/V STRAWBERRIES & CREAM CHEESE TOAST // Now everybody is on the avocado toast train, and admittedly it’s one of my favorites as well, but for a colorful, fresh summer alternative we’re hopping aboard the strawberry toast train. 🍓A
Rêve un petit rêve de moi! 💕
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PARIS ITINERARY PT 2 // Spiral outward on the second half of our 10 day itinerary—La Rive Guache,  La Marais, Montparnasse + Versailles! Now on the blog.

Studioist.co/posts/travel-itinerary-10-days-in-paris-2
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#paris #parisjetaime #pa
🇫🇷 Nestled on a cobbled stone corner of Paris’ charming Montmartre neighborhood, La Madison Rose has been serving up coffee to the local artists and writers for more than 100 years! 
Hand-drawn + watercolored illustration now available in my