CALDAS DA RAINHA to TOMAR by Bus | PORTUGAL Travel & Budget Accommodation

[@jkspcoy]

Great video guys looking forward to seeing Tomar

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. Tomar is an awesome city to visit and it will be a pleasure to show it to you. 👍 ~ Lee

[@GLITCHDADA]

Great stuff Lee & Mandy , maybe a tip when using certain sites for accommodation , to stop price and availability changing every time you use site is to clear history cashe and cookies and use a VPN to help get a better deal in price and room , worked for me not saying works for everybody depends on site etc

[@FrugalTravellers]

I like the idea. Just like when searching for flights. I'm sure the cookies track your search history and adjust the price accordingly. Not sure if incognito search works or not but definitely worth clearing the cache and using a VPN. Cheers for the heads up! 👍

[@tuxdude1]

I like that you have emphasized the value of picking up something to eat from a local supermarket. The value is typically off the charts. I was in Aveiro once and we were in the mood for an ice cream and ended up getting a four pack of Magnum bars at a Pingo Doce for less than half of what a couple soft serves would be from a stand. On the topic of toilets on buses, I believe they are free on the FlixBus line and I think I also read a toilet exists on each Flixbus bus.

[@FrugalTravellers]

You got a great deal there from Pingo. The cost of things like that is always exceptionally lower from the supermarkets. I find it always seems to taste better when you know you've got a good deal. 🤣 Yes, the Flixbus toilets are always free onboard. They were locked mostly during the Covid outbreak but have started to become available again now. 👍

[@spark_6710]

Woah ! You got a great deal ,too !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@spark_6710]

​@@FrugalTravellers YES !!! LOL.I KNOW !! And it's always better even if it turns out bad as you paid less for it !! Lol. It's way better than paying arm/ leg for something that ended up as a bad/ poor tasting ,that always leaves us with a bitter ,or sour taste !! And it lingers sometimes !! Lol.😅💜🥁🐉🎤💞

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@spark_6710 Exactly! 😀😁🤣 ~ Mandy

[@TopSpinWilly]

Great video. Thanks. From Vancouver

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you so much. It's a pleasure to show it to you. Greetings Vancouver from Portugal 😊🇵🇹 ~ Lee

[@Hello_Pri]

Another fun video! The hostel looked really lovely and cozy! 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. We enjoy making our travel videos and want to show more of the accommodation bargains we find. Glad you liked it. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@carolridgway2201]

Hi I love watching your videos I wonder why things are always so dear in the uk

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Carol. Thanks for watching. The cost of living is generally a lot less in Portugal thankfully. It is a very good value country to visit. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@spark_6710]

OMG !! That's a very affordable meal !!! Wow !!! 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@FrugalTravellers]

These can be found in Portugal if you shop around. Good food at good prices. We are really spoiled here. 😋😊🍽️🍛😋😍 ~ Lee

[@spark_6710]

@@FrugalTravellers That's so fabulous !!! It's the best way to be spoiled !! Lol. Thank you so much for your reply Lee ! Stay safe out there !! You guys are always looking so happy together that makes me happy to watch your videos !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@clam371384]

Love your vid as always. Great content, useful travel information and not glamorous.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you, Carmen. We enjoyed that trip. We are definitely all about reality not glamour. 😊 👍 ~ Lee

[@spark_6710]

OH...! PASTEL DE NATA AT SUCH A BARGAIN PRICE !!! What a deal ,too !! 😋👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@FrugalTravellers]

Haha. Thanks! At that price you just have to buy them. One of my favourite things about Portugal. 😁😋😋👍😁

[@spark_6710]

@@FrugalTravellers Lol. I agree with you totally !! A must buy !!! Lol.😆👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@cindybruin4888]

Great video guys. Wow that accommodation find in Tomar was amazing 👏. I'm with you Mandy, I hate paying for a loo, so good tips knowing where the free ones are.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks, Cindy. That place was a great find and we really enjoyed our stay there. A good bargain for this time of year in Portugal when the prices start to rise. We thoroughly recommend it. Right about the toilets too. Mandy has a knack of seeking out the free ones and always has the radar in when we arrive in a new place. 😁 ~ Lee

[@ShivSilverhawk]

I like your channel! You inspired me to go to Portugal, then I stayed for six months, because I liked it so much!. I’m glad to see the simple things like you getting on the bus:) All the best to both of you!

[@FrugalTravellers]

That is so great to hear that we inspired you to go and you enjoyed it so much. We came for 2 months and it will probably be closer to 2 years in total by the time we leave! Haven't got tired of it yet! Enjoy your travels! 😁 ~ Lee

[@ouritaliandestiny7955]

Loved the beautiful tiles in the bus station. Such a great deal for your hostel, thank goodness you booked it when you did! We're sure you guys are loving Tomar. Even though we were only there for a few hours we absolutely loved it! Hope you were able to find a way to the aqueduct, it was simply stunning and scared the bejeebies out of Stijn! LOL!! Love and miss you guys! Debbie and Stijn

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks. We love how all the bus and train stations are beautifully decorated with tiles here! 😍. We really loved Tomar and are so glad we stayed a week. We saw the aquaduct from the castle but didn't go out to the more remote part. We had great intentions to but both got really sick and couldn't do much for a while. 😔. Tomar gets a big 👍 from us though. Miss you guys too. Wish you were closer so we could visit each other. 😍 ~ Lee

[@opagodaswirling9383]

Glad to see you have arrived in fabled Tomar . You have certainly found a great place to stay .We enjoyed every minute of our time in Tomar and I am sure you will too. Just opposite the Residencial Luz ( our room ) there is a very nice restaurant/ cafe . Fernando's also comes to mind . Reasonably priced rather than cheap -- but in all honesty , I don't think you can go wrong .

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thanks so much for the great tips. We really enjoyed our time in Tomar and found some nice places too. It seemed quite reasonably priced seeing as it is popular with tourists but wasn't too busy. Would definitely recommend it as a place to visit. The convento de Cristo was spectacular!

[@lovecuba2]

Tanks for the memories.

[@FrugalTravellers]

You are most welcome. 👍😁

[@tuxdude1]

The bus terminal in Caldas da Rainha is one of my favorites with the only exception of paid toilet use. It's clean, modern, maintained, and has a nice arrival and departure screen. There should be a word for when a person traveling is sort of caught in a mental limbo of not knowing what's going on with transport, and it happens to me almost every time I'm at a bus terminal with nothing telling me the schedule or lines. The terminal in Alcobaça is almost identical and probably run by the same company, but it also has a fifty cent fee for toilet use. A big thumbs up and confirmation from me on your tip to check out Rodoviário do Oeste as they provide great local routes and better value against the bigger brands where routes are shared.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Yes we really like the terminal in Caldas too. It feels like it's had a recent makeover with everything new and modern. Last time we were in Alcobaça the buses were all stopping outdoors. I think the terminal was under renovation. We'll have to pay it a visit. I had noticed most of the bus stations we've used in Portugal haven't had notice screens that worked and it is concerning when you don't know the departure bay. My Portuguese often struggles with the distorted announcements so I end up asking at information or everyone around me. People tend to be very friendly and helpful here. 👍

[@tuxdude1]

@@FrugalTravellers As of yesterday, all the buses in Alcobaça were parking indoors. So, it must be a new remodel.

[@julieeggleton9743]

I just love the deal that you got for your accommodation! Such good value. You took a chance and really 'lucked' out. Fantastic. It's about expecting the minimum and seeing everything above that as a wonderful bonus. Which you both do. So positive. Interesting that the price has risen since! Speaking of breakfast. Did you take the option...2 Euros is good value... Italy worked out well as we had a guest house with the most delicious and plentiful breakfast ever! We ate a lot and that kept us going until we could have a cheap plate of pasta in the evening or a snack. We made it to San Marino... country 96. I was really impressed with the views...I just couldn't stop looking and views are free. Across to Rimini and the Adriatic one way. Into the rich, golden countryside the other way. Breathtaking indeed. On Tuesday I am off to Georgia. It's been raining for two weeks. I hope it stops 😂

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Julie. It was a really good price and good value for money. The prices tend to rise and fall depending on availability. We booked about 3 weeks in advance and got a great deal. We did take the breakfast option which we'll show in another video and it was really extensive. We didn't go hungry there. A bargain at €2 each. Enjoy San Marino. It's on our list to visit. We'd planned a tour of the micro states of Europe before Covid and it didn't eventuate. Did you stay overnight there? I can imagine budget accommodation would be hard to find. Hope you like Georgia. We have a friend trekking there at the moment. If you bump into a French man called François say hello from us. 😁 ~ Lee

[@julieeggleton9743]

We return to stay overnight in San Marino in August. Cheapest accommodation was 35 Euros for accommodation, breakfast and dinner. Over my budget but hopefully a good deal.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@julieeggleton9743 That sounds pretty reasonable considering the location. How did you find that place? We'll keep in mind for the future. 👍

[@julieeggleton9743]

35 Euros each Hotel Silvana.

[@lucchese20]

Fun and interesting video as always. We plan on using buses again during our next trip to PT in September. Glad to see cameras are installed on the newer coaches to check luggage. It’s the only concern I have when traveling by bus. Have heard a lot of nice things about Tomar. 🏰 Looking forward to your wonderful videos. Cheers.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting again. Hope your stay in Portugal is fun. It is so good and easy to get around by bus. Yes the cameras in the loading area is a nice touch. Tomar is a great little city to visit with a great vibe and an interesting history. 😊👍 ~ Lee

[@JenShea]

Terrific video Mandy & Lee. You did well with that hostel Lee. On a non-planned trip to the Algarve I stopped in Sagres and asked at the Sagres coffee shop if there were any hotels. They suggested the Navigator and they only charged me 20 Euros. What bargain. I had tv/wifi, 2 beds, a kitchen... It was tired looking but I needed a clean place to sleep, and it had what I needed. I wonder what the price would be now.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hi Jen. That sounds like a great find down in Sagres. It's well worth asking around for some local bargains. Sometimes if we plan to stay somewhere long term we'll book a few nights in a cheap place, see what it's like, then scout around local places to see if we can find a better deal. It's amazing what you can find if you cast the net far. 👍

[@MrRugbyprop1]

Nice place for 21 euros! Take care guys!

[@FrugalTravellers]

Cheers. We were really happy there. A friendly owner and met some nice people there. Comfortable and homely. We like that. 😁 ~ Lee

[@cobracommander8133]

I was just on Obidos and Caldas a few weeks ago and was planning on going to Tomar after, but there were no busses for some reason at the time. Maybe it was because of the workers strike. Who knows, but I was so disappointed. Glad to see you guys made it out there though.

[@FrugalTravellers]

Thank you. Glad you got to see Caldas and Óbidos. Great places. Shame you couldn't get to Tomar. Not sure what happened with the buses there as I think Rede Expressos normally has a few per day. We wanted to get a bus to Nazaré the other day on a Sunday and found out that the timetable changes dramatically at the weekend. Something worth noting. Hope you make it sometime. 👍😊 ~ Lee

[@PlanetImo]

I wouldn't be using the ironing board, either.

[@FrugalTravellers]

I didn't even notice it! 😂😂. Some things you are trained not to see!

[@PlanetImo]

@@FrugalTravellers I notice them because I associate them with setting Hama Beads! An art and craft thing for kids.

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@PlanetImo I've never heard of Hama beads before. I'm going to have to Google them. 👍

[@spark_6710]

​@@FrugalTravellers This is one of the funniest comments I've read on KZbin channels !!! 🤣 😂 😆 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@PlanetImo]

Loved this! x

[@FrugalTravellers]

Cheers Imo. Hope we transport you straight back to Portugal! 😊 ~ Lee

[@PlanetImo]

@@FrugalTravellers oh you do!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@PlanetImo Yay 😁🇵🇹😁

[@SandraMarksWebster]

Very impressed with the hostel! How far from the center of town is it? We stayed at the Sofia Hotel (they take cats!) and it was lovely and not that pricey but would stay at the hostel if they take cats (I doubt it).

[@FrugalTravellers]

It was a really nice hostel, felt more like a cosy, homely guesthouse. It was about half a mile out up a very steep hill so took about 15 minutes to walk from town. A lot of walkers from the camino stayed there. He doesn't have a dog so may accept cats. Could be worth asking. The owner was very friendly and amenable. 👍

[@najakids5]

Hadie memyimak bosku.salam silaturohmi

[@FrugalTravellers]

Hello! Salam silaturohmi! 👋😊

[@PlanetImo]

Noooo curse of the paid toilets!

[@FrugalTravellers]

It's ok. We've got our long range tanks on. 😁

[@PlanetImo]

@@FrugalTravellers 😂 perhaps you need some animated logos for free toilets and paid toilets!

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@PlanetImo I like that. Maybe the lid pops up and a dollar sign floats out. 🤣

[@FrugalTravellers]

@@PlanetImo That's a brilliant idea! Lee's the creative one... I'm sure he can rustle up something! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@ste7193]

You won't part with one miserly euro for a comfort break on the bus!!!! That's not frugal that's just straight up mean 😄 they have to pay for the cleaners some how. You pay €5 to travel the length of portugal and complain if the loo roll isn't quilted!! You meanies 😊

[@FrugalTravellers]

STE71... it's still €1 even if a passenger pays the full fare! We're not meanies... we're indignant at having to pay €1 to use the toilet when the rival bus company provides it for free! 😉 ~ Mandy

[@spark_6710]

You really know how to find great deals !!! You always find very nice accomodations !!! This place is 5 star for what you get for the price !!! Very clean ,relaxed ,well equipped w/ amenities ,even a nice outdoor area ( not sure if I can call it a garden ) !!! WOW ! 👍👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🚍🚈🛥🌍💕💞

[@FrugalTravellers]

We were so lucky to find this place when we did and to be able to spend a week there at such a great price! It really was amazing value, and the owner was so lovely. We'd go back in a flash, even with the walk up that steep hill to get there! ~ Mandy 😀😁

[@spark_6710]

@@FrugalTravellers Lol. 👍 👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞