Paris is filled with lavish hotels - former palaces that have been converted into dens of discreet luxury. These are places that recall an earlier empire, or, depending on your cultural preferences, the last episode of Sex and the City. These are not places we can afford....
Lisbon is a city of hills – seven steep ones with winding streets and inspiring views. To reach the top, however, one need not ever break a sweat. Because every summit in town can be scaled by some sort of motorized transport. My favorite is the elevator....