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Expertise
I may answer most of the questions about tourist travel, but limited to the Lisbon area. Itineraries, hotels, restaurants, monuments, real estate, etc. Please AVOID to ask me information about the rest of Portugal. I am NOT an expert on Algarve or Spain! Please understand that I will not answer questions concerning any place out of the Lisbon area. Also please avoid to ask questions about visas or other legal matters (employment, driving licenses, etc.)
Experience in the area
More than 30 years experience organizing small group tours in Portugal, now acting in an individual basis (retired).
Education/Credentials
Degree in Sociology (Lisbon University).
Average Ratings
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| Manny | 06/11/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for quick response, was going to ..... |
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| Sandra | 05/17/11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | Thanks! |
Recent Answers from Joaquim Domingos
2011-06-18 Better location in Lisbon:
In between both I suggest Santa Catarina. But both locations are not very safe. Much worse is Calcada do Duque but Santa Catarinsa may be not very safe late in the night. If you can afford I suggest Hotel
2011-06-09 toll roads:
Hi, From Albufeira to Fátima (via Santarém) you can drive all the way just paying once or twice, when you leave the highway near Santarém and/or Fátima. In other words, payment is just due when you leave
2011-05-29 Porto- Lisbon:
Hi Maciej, Maybe yes. If you take the roads close to the sea (there are plenty) and if it is NOT between June and September you may be able to find places to free camp outside villages, mainly on beaches
2011-05-09 request:
Dear Munmun I am affraid that it may be impossible to help you within your budget limit. I guess that below 40 euros it will be almost impossible to find a clean & safe room. Please try Internet and
2011-05-07 best stopover from Lisbon to Albufiera:
Hello Lisbon to Albufeira is about 300km. That means around 3 hours. Do you really need a stopover? If you REALLY wish that stopover the only place I may suggest you is VILA NOVA DE MILFONTES, but that
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