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20 Things to Do at Least Once in Lisbon
20 Things to Do at Least Once in Lisbon
Traveling is (or should be) about experiences. And Lisbon is full of them. Today I want to share 20 things that, in my opinion, are worth doing at least once... Read more...
Why Lagos Should Be on Your Portugal Itinerary
Why Lagos Should Be on Your Portugal Itinerary
Lagos is one of the most beautiful areas in the Algarve, mainly because of its dramatic cliffs. It used to be an important port, and today it’s one of the... Read more...
Things I Don’t Recommend Doing in Lisbon
Things I Don’t Recommend Doing in Lisbon
I made a post about things you should do in Lisbon, and now i thought it would be fun to do the opposite. Here’s my list of things i think... Read more...
Why I created this website
Why I created this website
This project started with a simple Facebook page. In less than a year, it grew to around 18,000 people. I was sharing my travel guides and helping people plan their... Read more...
8 Historic Places in Lisbon (Part 3)
8 Historic Places in Lisbon (Part 3)
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe and you see it in everyday places like cafés, shops, and restaurants that have been here for many years. Read more...
Maybe the most authentic place to hear fado in Lisbon
Maybe the most authentic place to hear fado in Lisbon
There are many fado houses in Lisbon, but very few are like Tasca do Jaime in Graça. Here, fado is vadio. There is no stage, no bookings, and no fixed... Read more...
Dark sky Alqueva 7,000 starts just 2 hours from Lisbon
Dark sky Alqueva 7,000 starts just 2 hours from Lisbon
Just over 2 hours from Lisbon, in the Alentejo, you’ll find one of the darkest skies in Europe. There are almost no streetlights, and on a clear night you can... Read more...
Piri-Piri Chicken: The Dish You Can’t Miss
Piri-Piri Chicken: The Dish You Can’t Miss
Maybe it’s not as famous as bacalhau, but piri-piri chicken is one of the most loved meals in Portugal. When I was a kid, I used to go every Sunday... Read more...
Google Maps list of local places to eat in Porto
Google Maps list of local places to eat in Porto
If you’re visiting Porto, I made a Google Maps list with some places I like. These are small, local restaurants - in Portugal, we call them tascas. They are places... Read more...
"Portuguese" Pastries Beyond Pastel de Nata
"Portuguese" Pastries Beyond Pastel de Nata
Pastel de nata is probably the most famous pastry in Portugal and almost every visitor tries one. But when you enter a normal Portuguese pastelaria you will see many other... Read more...
Azores or Madeira? Main Differences
Azores or Madeira? Main Differences
In the Azores, in some islands, there are more cows than people. Cheese, milk, and butter are everywhere. One of the local wonders is Cozido das Furnas, a stew cooked... Read more...
Lisbon Beyond the Obvious: Alternatives from a Local
Lisbon Beyond the Obvious: Alternatives from a Local
Lisbon continues to be a trendy city, and it’s easy to find TikToks full of generic recommendations. But if you’re visiting, what seems obvious isn’t always the best choice. So... Read more...