Paul Passing Through
@paulpassingthrough.bsky.social
Travel blogger, wannabe writer, lover of history, (very) amateur photographer, husband and dad. Unfiltered opinions and photos to help people get the most out of their trips. Find my blog at https://paulpassingthrough.com.
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A Review of Thomar Boutique Hotel, One of the Best Places to Stay in Tomar
Thomar Boutique Hotel is an excellent place to stay if you're spending a night in Tomar. It has everything you need, plus a lounge with great views of Tomar.
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
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It’s so disgusting how hard this administration is fighting to prevent funding SNAP. If you’re on the side that wants to starve people, you’re on the wrong side.
November 9, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It’s so disgusting how hard this administration is fighting to prevent funding SNAP. If you’re on the side that wants to starve people, you’re on the wrong side.
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
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Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
A Review of Thomar Boutique Hotel, One of the Best Places to Stay in Tomar
Thomar Boutique Hotel is an excellent place to stay if you're spending a night in Tomar. It has everything you need, plus a lounge with great views of Tomar.
paulpassingthrough.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:46 AM
New Post!
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
Thomar Boutique Hotel's very reasonably priced and has more than you could ask for if you're staying in Tomar.
My review covers all the reasons you should stay here but just admire that view. If that's not enough, give this a read! #portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/thomar-bouti...
A lonely tree standing watch at Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans.
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
November 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
A lonely tree standing watch at Chalmette Battlefield in New Orleans.
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
#sunday #stunday #nola #neworleans #louisiana #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #trees #treepics
Carved the scaaaary pumpkin from my daughter’s current favorite book. Boo!
#halloween #spookyseason #pumpkincarving
#halloween #spookyseason #pumpkincarving
October 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Carved the scaaaary pumpkin from my daughter’s current favorite book. Boo!
#halloween #spookyseason #pumpkincarving
#halloween #spookyseason #pumpkincarving
Joining in the weekly #sunday #stunday. This week, enjoy a tree luxuriating in the Florida sun at Biscayne National Park.
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #treepics #bluesky #photography
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #treepics #bluesky #photography
October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Joining in the weekly #sunday #stunday. This week, enjoy a tree luxuriating in the Florida sun at Biscayne National Park.
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #treepics #bluesky #photography
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #treepics #bluesky #photography
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You don't need one of the expensive, Instagrammable hotels in the Douro Valley to have a memorable time.
Quinta do Valdalágea is a delightfully charming and affordable place to stay during your time in the Douro Valley.
#portugal #dourovalley
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You don't need one of the expensive, Instagrammable hotels in the Douro Valley to have a memorable time.
Quinta do Valdalágea is a delightfully charming and affordable place to stay during your time in the Douro Valley.
#portugal #dourovalley
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Quinta do Valdalágea: An Affordable, Charming Place to Stay in the Douro Valley
Quinta do Valdalagea isn't as well known as many hotels in the Douro Valley, but an excellent location, rustic charm and lovely grounds make it worth your time.
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October 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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You don't need one of the expensive, Instagrammable hotels in the Douro Valley to have a memorable time.
Quinta do Valdalágea is a delightfully charming and affordable place to stay during your time in the Douro Valley.
#portugal #dourovalley
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You don't need one of the expensive, Instagrammable hotels in the Douro Valley to have a memorable time.
Quinta do Valdalágea is a delightfully charming and affordable place to stay during your time in the Douro Valley.
#portugal #dourovalley
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I try to have three salads for lunch a week. It should not feel like such an accomplishment when I finish that third one 😝
a cat is sitting at a table eating a salad from a plate .
ALT: a cat is sitting at a table eating a salad from a plate .
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October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I try to have three salads for lunch a week. It should not feel like such an accomplishment when I finish that third one 😝
Creepy cherub statue giving off Doctor Who “Blink” vibes for the #halloween season.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #ireland #kilkenny #photography
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #ireland #kilkenny #photography
October 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Creepy cherub statue giving off Doctor Who “Blink” vibes for the #halloween season.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #ireland #kilkenny #photography
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #ireland #kilkenny #photography
Venice is filled with wonders. One of my faves is Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. The design is magical, and a climb to the top reveals my fave view of Venice. The trick, and part of the fun, is finding it among Venice’s maze of tight alleyways.
#Italy #venice
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#Italy #venice
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October 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Venice is filled with wonders. One of my faves is Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo. The design is magical, and a climb to the top reveals my fave view of Venice. The trick, and part of the fun, is finding it among Venice’s maze of tight alleyways.
#Italy #venice
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#Italy #venice
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In honour of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand.
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"The chancellor approved it"
October 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Near the Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal is the Pegões Aqueduct, medieval aqueduct built by the Knights Templar.
It’s neat to see but the best part is you can climb old stairs to walk on the aqueduct. It’s a bit sketchy. To the left - narrow walkways. To the right - VERY high.
#tomar #portugal
It’s neat to see but the best part is you can climb old stairs to walk on the aqueduct. It’s a bit sketchy. To the left - narrow walkways. To the right - VERY high.
#tomar #portugal
October 12, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Sunday is #Stunday! Share whatever you find stunning with the hashtag & share whatever you find stunning from others.
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Sunday is #Stunday! Share whatever you find stunning with the hashtag & share whatever you find stunning from others.
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
Two years ago in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. One of those places where pictures and words can’t possibly do it justice.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography
October 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Two years ago in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska. One of those places where pictures and words can’t possibly do it justice.
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography
#sunday #stunday #eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #alaska #naturephotography
Was up there a few weeks ago. Seems like a simple thing but one of the best parts of my time in Portugal.
On the rooftop of the Cathedral of Evora - can’t believe they let people - me included - wander around up there unsupervised! #Photography #Portugal #Architecture 📷
October 9, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Was up there a few weeks ago. Seems like a simple thing but one of the best parts of my time in Portugal.
Lived here almost two years and finally just put up our travel map. We got some pink pins to indicate places we’ve been with our 14-month-old (my wife could have picked a more distinct pink though lol). Excited to keep adding pins to the map!
#travel #worldmap #betterlatethannever
#travel #worldmap #betterlatethannever
October 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Lived here almost two years and finally just put up our travel map. We got some pink pins to indicate places we’ve been with our 14-month-old (my wife could have picked a more distinct pink though lol). Excited to keep adding pins to the map!
#travel #worldmap #betterlatethannever
#travel #worldmap #betterlatethannever
That's all my holiday posts updated for 2025! Here's my favorite one, recounting our time in three of Germany's most popular Christmas markets.
#holidayseason #christmas #germany #bavaria #travelblog #munich #nuremberg #rothenburg
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#holidayseason #christmas #germany #bavaria #travelblog #munich #nuremberg #rothenburg
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3 Bavarian Christmas Markets You Can’t Miss to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
Wondering which Bavarian Christmas markets to visit? Click here to read all about three of the region's most magical markets to inspire your holiday trip!
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October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
That's all my holiday posts updated for 2025! Here's my favorite one, recounting our time in three of Germany's most popular Christmas markets.
#holidayseason #christmas #germany #bavaria #travelblog #munich #nuremberg #rothenburg
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#holidayseason #christmas #germany #bavaria #travelblog #munich #nuremberg #rothenburg
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The Chapel of Bones in Evora’s Franciscan church was built by monks in the 16th century as a reminder to society that death awaits us all regardless of our social status in life.
It’s a little eerie inside but actually mostly just peaceful.
#ossuary #traveltips #portugal #spookyseason #octobervibes
It’s a little eerie inside but actually mostly just peaceful.
#ossuary #traveltips #portugal #spookyseason #octobervibes
October 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Chapel of Bones in Evora’s Franciscan church was built by monks in the 16th century as a reminder to society that death awaits us all regardless of our social status in life.
It’s a little eerie inside but actually mostly just peaceful.
#ossuary #traveltips #portugal #spookyseason #octobervibes
It’s a little eerie inside but actually mostly just peaceful.
#ossuary #traveltips #portugal #spookyseason #octobervibes
The sun rising on an ancient cemetery, lighting up the darkness.
📍 Doolin, Ireland
#sunday #stunday #spookyseason #halloween #irelandphotography
📍 Doolin, Ireland
#sunday #stunday #spookyseason #halloween #irelandphotography
October 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
The sun rising on an ancient cemetery, lighting up the darkness.
📍 Doolin, Ireland
#sunday #stunday #spookyseason #halloween #irelandphotography
📍 Doolin, Ireland
#sunday #stunday #spookyseason #halloween #irelandphotography
My 21-year-old self would be dumbfounded to hear me say that there is literally nothing better than a pastry and tea on a weekend morning, especially when it’s nice enough to sit outside.
#saturdaymorning #morningrouting #itstheweekend
#saturdaymorning #morningrouting #itstheweekend
October 4, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My 21-year-old self would be dumbfounded to hear me say that there is literally nothing better than a pastry and tea on a weekend morning, especially when it’s nice enough to sit outside.
#saturdaymorning #morningrouting #itstheweekend
#saturdaymorning #morningrouting #itstheweekend
So I guess we're finally heading to Montreal for a weekend around the holidays to see some Christmas markets. We've only been talking about it for the last three years. Better late than never!
#montreal #christmas #holidays
#montreal #christmas #holidays
October 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
So I guess we're finally heading to Montreal for a weekend around the holidays to see some Christmas markets. We've only been talking about it for the last three years. Better late than never!
#montreal #christmas #holidays
#montreal #christmas #holidays
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Almourol Castle is a stunning castle perched high atop a small islet in Portugal.
It's worth a visit if you're driving through the area, but information on how to get there is scant and a bit confusing. This post fixes that!
#portugal #travel
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Almourol Castle is a stunning castle perched high atop a small islet in Portugal.
It's worth a visit if you're driving through the area, but information on how to get there is scant and a bit confusing. This post fixes that!
#portugal #travel
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Almourol Castle: How to Get Here and What to Expect Once You’re Here
Almourol Castle is one of the prettiest castles in Portugal, but getting here can be confusing due to the deluge of confusing info online. This post fixes that!
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September 30, 2025 at 1:27 AM
New Post!
Almourol Castle is a stunning castle perched high atop a small islet in Portugal.
It's worth a visit if you're driving through the area, but information on how to get there is scant and a bit confusing. This post fixes that!
#portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/almourol-cas...
Almourol Castle is a stunning castle perched high atop a small islet in Portugal.
It's worth a visit if you're driving through the area, but information on how to get there is scant and a bit confusing. This post fixes that!
#portugal #travel
paulpassingthrough.com/almourol-cas...
Porto’s Stock Exchange Palace is filled with ornately furnished and decorated rooms that can only be seen with a tour.
Tix are a bit confusing, and English tours are only offered a few times per day. You can buy tix ahead of time, but then you still have to wait in line to reserve your time.
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Tix are a bit confusing, and English tours are only offered a few times per day. You can buy tix ahead of time, but then you still have to wait in line to reserve your time.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Porto’s Stock Exchange Palace is filled with ornately furnished and decorated rooms that can only be seen with a tour.
Tix are a bit confusing, and English tours are only offered a few times per day. You can buy tix ahead of time, but then you still have to wait in line to reserve your time.
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Tix are a bit confusing, and English tours are only offered a few times per day. You can buy tix ahead of time, but then you still have to wait in line to reserve your time.
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Saw #theroad theme on #blueskyartshow. I don’t usually add to these but had to contribute this photo from #monumentvalley.
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #arizona
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #arizona
September 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Saw #theroad theme on #blueskyartshow. I don’t usually add to these but had to contribute this photo from #monumentvalley.
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #arizona
#eastcoastkin #landscapephotography #arizona
Split a Francesinha sandwich in Porto with Michelle. It’s filled with meat (beef, sausage, ham and roast), caked in cheese, topped with an egg and then doused in a beer-based tomato sauce. It’s a bit over the top but very good. Could I have ate the whole thing? 🤷♂️ Would I have regretted it? 🤷♂️ #porto
September 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Split a Francesinha sandwich in Porto with Michelle. It’s filled with meat (beef, sausage, ham and roast), caked in cheese, topped with an egg and then doused in a beer-based tomato sauce. It’s a bit over the top but very good. Could I have ate the whole thing? 🤷♂️ Would I have regretted it? 🤷♂️ #porto