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Where to eat in Porto
Where to eat in Porto
One of the places I like to go in Porto is Casa Viúva. The daily dishes are written on the door every day, and the place is very popular with... Read more...
Porto or Lisbon
Porto or Lisbon
Lisbon, because of the 1755 earthquake and the reconstruction of Baixa, feels more open. The light in Lisbon is also different and maybe that’s why the city feels somehow brighter... Read more...
20 things I would not recommend to do in Lisbon
20 things I would not recommend to do in Lisbon
Recently I shared 20 things to do in Lisbon and today I wanted to talk about 20 things I personally would not recommend. Read more...
5 places that show a different side of Portugal
5 places that show a different side of Portugal
Portugal is unfortunately a very centralised country. Because of that, many beautiful places outside Lisbon end up forgotten or slowly abandoned. But Portugal is much more than its main cities.... Read more...
This Algarve village almost disappeared
This Algarve village almost disappeared
In 2006, the village had only 9 inhabitants left and many of the houses were in ruins. Over the years, the village was restored house by house, trying to keep... Read more...
5 places in Lisbon that are older than the USA
5 places in Lisbon that are older than the USA
The USA is 249 years old. These places in Lisbon were already here long before 1776 and you can still visit them today. Read more...
Caracóis season in Lisbon
Caracóis season in Lisbon
As soon as the weather gets warmer, small signs start appearing outside cafés and tascas saying “Há caracóis”. Read more...
5 places to see beautiful tiles in Lisbon
5 places to see beautiful tiles in Lisbon
Start with the façade on Rua da Trindade 28–34, also known as Casa do Ferreira das Tabuletas. It was built in 1865 and the whole front feels almost theatrical, with... Read more...
Oceanário de Lisboa: One of Europe’s Best Aquariums
Oceanário de Lisboa: One of Europe’s Best Aquariums
Located in Parque das Nações and opened in 1998 as part of Expo '98, the Oceanário de Lisboa is one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe. It was designed... Read more...
Calçada Portuguesa: one of Lisbon’s most beautiful details
Calçada Portuguesa: one of Lisbon’s most beautiful details
The idea of stone pavements in Portugal goes back to Roman times, when mosaics were used in houses and public buildings. But the calçada as we know it today appeared... Read more...
Where to go near Tomar when it’s too hot
Where to go near Tomar when it’s too hot
About 15–20 minutes from Tomar, you’ll find Agroal, an official swimming area built around a natural spring of the Nabão river, with water quality controlled during the bathing season (the... Read more...
Lisbon’s Biggest Celebration: Festas de Santo António
Lisbon’s Biggest Celebration: Festas de Santo António
Every June, Lisbon celebrates its patron saint, Santo António, with street parties across the city. The main night is June 12, leading into June 13, the official feast day. Read more...