BARCELONA TO LISBON A Journey of Lively Beach Towns & Timeless Lyrical Charm August 3 – August 10, 2026 7 Nights | EXPLORA III BARCELONA, SPAIN • PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN • PUERTO BANÚS (MARBELLA), SPAIN • TANGIER, MOROCCO • CÁDIZ, SPAIN • PORTIMÃO, PORTUGAL • LISBON, PORTUGAL This is on asmall Exploration ship by Explora Journeys. The Aponte family records date back to the 17th century from which 300 years of sea-faring expertise, alongside an inherent passion and respect fo

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Pickpockets love tourists in Europe Stay Safe While Traveling: How to Outsmart Pickpockets in Europe Traveling through Europe is an unforgettable experience filled with art, history, architecture, and vibrant cultures. But even the most seasoned traveler can fall victim to one of the oldest urban threats in the book: pickpockets . Having lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe, I’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—that tourists are prime targets in cities like Barcelo