Joel Tesseldyke

I was always more interested in how a place moves than how it looks. I am the kind of traveler who notices the rhythm of a train station at sunrise, the quiet efficiency of a ferry crossing, or the way a neighborhood changes after dark.

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View of a parked car above Portugal’s Algarve coast with a train running along the shoreline below.

Portugal Car vs Train: What Actually Worked Best

After criss-crossing Portugal by rental car, train and coach, I break down costs, time, stress and where each option truly shines for travelers.

Oct 10, 2026