PARADISE ON EARTH FROM A SAFE AND BRILLIANT GUIDE

THREE BARBOSA WATERFALLS IN ONE DAY TOUR FROM MEDELLIN

Medellin has many charms.

Once a feared place, it is a modern city with fabulous gastronomy, green spaces, neighborhoods, historic buildings, transit, music and people.

Colombia is one of the most naturally beautiful nations on earth.

We very highly recommend a day trip outside of the hustle and bustle of Medellin – and into the lush green mountains and cool pure water.

Guatape plus Piedra de Penol are the most famous day trips – but we say under the radar Barbosa is well worth some of your time and money.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

MUSEU NACIONAL DO AZULEJO

Casamento da Galinha is one of the most enigmatic tile panels at Lisbon’s Museu Nacional do Azulejo. 

A chicken is transported in a coach, driven by a monkey, in front of two elephants.

LISBON, PORTUGAL

 PRAÇA LUÍS DE CAMÕES

Lisbon’s historic Praça Luís de Camões — named for a great literary figure — plays prominently in another masterpiece:

Jose Saramago’s The Year of the Death of Ricardo Reis.

LISBON NEST

MODERN COMFORT IN HISTORICAL, TRADITIONAL AREA OF MAGICAL LISBON

The local food and culture recommendations in the Lisbon Nest’s guest guidebook are amazing.

I never would have found world class restaurant Estamine and many others in the area -- without their book of prime suggestions.

Considering that this nearly 400 SF home is often priced below the cost of a barely more than 100 SF hotel room -- I would say book it every chance you get.

Bedding is super comfy.

They have thought of everything -- including a trio of space heaters for those chilly spring nights on the highest windswept hill of beautiful Lisboa.

One other thing to note, the apartment is in an old, traditional building -- but everything is super modern and updated inside.

Expect warm water in the shower and appliances that are almost brand new.

LISBON NEST

MODERN COMFORT IN HISTORICAL, TRADITIONAL AREA OF MAGICAL LISBON

The Lisbon Nest vacation apartment is naturally cooled.

I have not stayed there in June, July or August -- so they may want to put air conditioning on the list of upgrades.

It is up 15 steps in a super traditional old Lisbon neighborhood apartment complex.

It's not a knock, just a head's up that the unit is not at all suitable for people with disabilities. 

And it may not be ideal for those that have trouble doing steps -- 

though all of Lisbon is hilly and has alleys that become steep staircases, so if you're up for the city, you should do fine with Lisbon Nest.

 

 

 

 

LISBON NEST

MODERN COMFORT IN HISTORICAL, TRADITIONAL AREA OF MAGICAL LISBON

This was my second time staying a week at Lisbon Nest and the third time at a Nest property in the perfect Lisbon neighborhood of Graca.

Valeria is a wonderful point person. 

She keeps in touch via text/whatsapp, meets you the second you leave your rideshare and saves your neck when you misplace the key.

The property is big enough to live in year round.

It has everything including a big kitchen with dishwasher and clothes washer.

Everything is clean and spotless.

I slept like a baby. 

You can hear the neighbors just a tiny bit, but it's a very quiet property for an increasingly loud and bustling city.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE RESPONSE

REALTORS® TAKE ACTION TO HELP COMMUNITIES

Heather Ozur is president of the CAR and a REALTOR® at the RECollective in Palm Springs, Calif.

She praised the National Association of REALTORS®  for covering 100 percent of RRF’s administrative costs, so every dollar donated goes directly to disaster relief efforts. 

“For more than 24 years, the RRF has been a lifeline for communities affected by disasters, providing housing-related assistance.

Since 2001, the foundation has distributed more than $43 million in aid, helping more than 25,000 families nationwide,” according to an NAR statement released when $1 million was granted to California wildfire relief.

“When a major disaster occurs, RRF mobilizes its outreach efforts and turns to NAR members and other constituents for support.”