Experience in Lisbon, Portugal, by Carlos
What is it like to live in Lisbon? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?
Living in Lisbon is awesome. I recommend it so much. Here the people are so latino and friendly. The city is very beautiful and has so many nice spots to walk and to take beautiful photos.
What is the student lifestyle like in Lisbon?
The student lifestyle in Lisbon has so many interesting things.
How much does it cost to live in Lisbon?
Lisbon is a cheap city. It is cheaper than most of the capitals in Europe. You can buy things in the market and everything is cheap. In general the stores are cheap too.
Is it difficult to find accommodation in Lisbon? Is there any advice you can give?
It is not hard to find one accommodation in Lisbon, but it is necessary to pay attention to fake rooms and bad people and you must look for it for a long time to get a cheap room, but it's possible.
What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?
The food is amazing. You have to try these amazing dishes. The best dishes are Cozido`à Portuguesa, Bacalhau com natas, Bacalhau à Brás and you have to try the amazing pastry and sweets of Portugal.
What places would you recommend visiting in Lisbon?
I recommend to go to Baixa, Chiado, Belém, Sintra, Alfama, Rossio and Bairro Alto.
Is it good to eat out in Lisbon? Can you tell us your favourite spots?
Yes, it is good. My favorite spots are restaurants in Baixa or in Principe Real. You have many sushi restaurants and others countries but you can find the best Portuguese restaurants in Rua Augusta and around it.
Is the nightlife good in Lisbon? Where is good to go?
The nightlife is very good and different from others countries. You have to try it. The best spots to have fun is Bairro Alto and Principe Real. Then you have Cais do Sodré and Santos but these are more expensive zones.
What advice would you give future students heading to Lisbon?
You must go study to Lisbon! It is a city where you can have so much fun and do so many things. Here you can be happy!
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