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A Day in Belém: History, Gardens and Portugal's Most Famous Pastry
A Day in Belém: History, Gardens and Portugal's Most Famous Pastry
If you're visiting Lisbon, Belém deserves at least half a day, and ideally a full day. This riverside neighbourhood played a central role during the Age of Discovery. It was... Read more...
8 Historic Shops in Lisbon You Shouldn't Miss
8 Historic Shops in Lisbon You Shouldn't Miss
Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest cities, so it's not unusual to find businesses that have been open for more than 100 years. Stepping inside some of these shops is... Read more...
Signs You’ve Found a Good Traditional Portuguese Restaurant
Signs You’ve Found a Good Traditional Portuguese Restaurant
If there's one thing I always recommend to anyone visiting Portugal, it's eating at a traditional tasca.For me, it's one of the best ways to experience the country. Not just... Read more...
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Palaces
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon's Most Beautiful Palaces
Built between 1668 and 1672, the palace was commissioned by Dom João de Mascarenhas, the 1st Marquis of Fronteira, after Portugal regained its independence from Spain. It was designed as... Read more...
Why Do Portuguese Desserts Use So Many Egg Yolks?
Why Do Portuguese Desserts Use So Many Egg Yolks?
One thing that surprises many visitors is how many traditional Portuguese desserts are made with egg yolks. The story goes back hundreds of years. In Portuguese convents and monasteries, egg... Read more...
Praça do Comércio: The Most Iconic Square in Lisbon
Praça do Comércio: The Most Iconic Square in Lisbon
Right next to the Tagus River, Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço, is one of the most important places in Portugal's history. For centuries, this square has... Read more...
Confeitaria Nacional: Almost 200 Years of Sweet Tradition in Lisbon
Confeitaria Nacional: Almost 200 Years of Sweet Tradition in Lisbon
Right in Praça da Figueira, in the heart of Lisbon, you'll find one of the city's most historic pastry shops. Confeitaria Nacional opened in 1829 and, almost 200 years later,... Read more...
The Portuguese Breakfast at a Local Pastry Café
The Portuguese Breakfast at a Local Pastry Café
One thing I always recommend to people visiting Lisbon, or Portugal in general, is to start the day with breakfast at a traditional pastry café.If you can, skip the hotel... Read more...
Looking for Something Different? Take the Ferry to Cacilhas
Looking for Something Different? Take the Ferry to Cacilhas
Cacilhas is one of the easiest places to visit from Lisbon, but many visitors never cross the river.The ferry leaves from Cais do Sodré and takes around 10 minutes. A... Read more...
Pastéis de Belém: The Story Behind Lisbon’s Most Famous Pastry 
Pastéis de Belém: The Story Behind Lisbon’s Most Famous Pastry 
Pastéis de Belém are one of Lisbon’s best-known sweets, but their story is closely connected to the nearby Jerónimos Monastery.At the beginning of the 19th century, there was a sugar... Read more...
Sintra Beyond the Obvious 
Sintra Beyond the Obvious 
Sintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon. Most visitors follow the same route: Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the Moorish Castle. All three are worth... Read more...
Francesinha: A Must-Try in Porto
Francesinha: A Must-Try in Porto
Francesinha is one of Porto’s most famous dishes.The most accepted story says it was created in the early 1950s by Daniel David da Silva, a Portuguese emigrant who returned from... Read more...