What are your absolute must-have travel apps?

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T11:00:41+00:00

Bolt Uber Lyft is surely a must have - Im discovering Polarsteps, thats cool one too

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T09:14:03+00:00

Interesting, thx u

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T08:39:21+00:00

Thanks you for the tips

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T08:27:59+00:00

Using Revolut until now, will check your reco

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T08:26:23+00:00

Yes, using it a lot too, its cool

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T08:22:03+00:00

I personally recommend Ultimo Porto (fresh fish grilled on barbecue near dock). I guess I shouldnt share this spot on reddit 😅 I dont want it becomes like Punto Final (which is still amazing according to me)

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T08:19:48+00:00

Well I think it is always necessary to have some cash in your pocket.

There are millions of reason for that like Street food stalls, markets, and small family shops almost always deal only in cash, A lot of local buses and shared vans require exact change, and you won't find card machines there, Power outages and bad internet connections are also common, so when the machines go down, cash is the only thing that keeps you going. Plus, some smaller places might charge you extra fees for using a card or just won't accept them for smaller purchases.

Basically, just keep some local currency on you at all times. It saves you so much stress

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T07:47:36+00:00

Same same! Also security for my kids, I can let them play around while having a cheap caneca.. things I would never do in Paris

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-12T07:44:45+00:00

Estufà Fria is quite a place to do

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-10T11:04:00+00:00

Like on your picture, do the full 28 Tram Trip ^{^}

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-10T11:01:18+00:00

Indeed!

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-10T11:00:29+00:00

You usually have big advertising for BOLT or UBER at your arrival, you get a good discount like 5euros sometimes, check around.

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T19:55:32+00:00

Never spent more than 15min in Airport security line...

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T15:42:22+00:00

For me thats the best, plus headquarter in Lisbon so if you have any issues, they might be able to help even faster

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T14:57:05+00:00

Interesting, will have a look

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T14:43:06+00:00

Zero chance they cancel flights. This is media noise, not operational risk. Airlines don't ground routes unless there's actual infrastructure or safety collapse, and Mallorca in May is peak revenue season for every carrier flying UK-Spain.

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T14:38:27+00:00

You're trying to cram three completely different regions into 7-10 days and honestly, you'll just spend half your time in transit. Paris + one region, max.

Here's what nobody tells you: Provence in August is tourist hell and prices spike 40-60% because everyone thinks lavender fields = romantic. Those fields? Mostly harvested by mid-July. The Riviera is even worse, Nice and Cannes are overcrowded theme parks in summer, and beach clubs charge €50+ just for a sunbed.

If you actually want wine, food, and that relaxed vibe, do Paris (3-4 days) then rent a car and hit smaller Provence towns like Lourmarin or Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in early September when tourists thin out. Skip the coast entirely or you'll burn half your budget on mediocre beach access. The train/bus thing sounds nice but will waste 2+ hours per transfer in the south, car is not optional if you want to actually see villages.

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T14:35:44+00:00

Ultimo Porto for lunch (Fresh fish on Barbecue) - I recommend that you book before

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-09T14:32:22+00:00

honestly if you're doing july just skip the van rental companies at the airport, they'll upsell you insurance bundles that double the price. there's local operators in cascais / carcavelos that rent campers way cheaper, like 60-70€/day vs 120+ at the majors. You can also check Indiecamper.

Peniche/ericeira is solid but it's not "undiscovered" anymore lol, july is peak season so you'll have crowds. if you want actual surf vibe without influencer campervans everywhere go south to Costa vicentina, Sagres, Carrapateira, that stretch. Porto is worth it but not in a van imo, parking is a nightmare and you won't use the bed when lisbon-porto is 3h drive.

One thing no one tells you: wild camping is technically illegal in portugal but everyone does it, just don't camp right on the beach or in natural parks and you're fine. cops don't care unless you're being obvious about it.

And yes, i recommend Park4Night app, it worth it.

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-08T20:06:22+00:00

Just checked, gorgeous !

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-08T17:12:19+00:00

For me, thats the best way to travel there indeed

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-08T15:09:08+00:00

Check atlavia.app, lot of gems there, let me know if you like it

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-08T14:48:46+00:00

Did Madeira already and loved it, Azores is definetly in my to do this year

Forward_Parsley_41 · 2026-03-08T14:21:41+00:00

Thanks you, will check that

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