Traveling the world is something everyone with the ability to do so should do, but those of us who are less experienced in the ways of wanderlust can get quickly overwhelmed. Purchasing flights, hotels, car rentals, cruise tickets, planning an itinerary, and even getting a passport are all daunting tasks, and the stress adds up quickly before a destination has even been decided. Luckily, a new report found which cities are the best destinations for first-time travelers; even more luckily, they’re both in the country of Portugal .
40 major cities were analyzed as part of a study the considered safety, English proficiency, friendliness, walkability, and more. Two cities tied for first: Lisbon , Portugal’s capital and largest city, and Porto , the second city a few hours north by train.…