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Quinta da Regaleira: Sintra’s Palace of Secret
Quinta da Regaleira: Sintra’s Palace of Secret
Quinta da Regaleira is one of the youngest palaces of Sintra, but also one of the most intriguing. It was built between 1904 and 1910, when António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro,... Read more...
7 Questions Americans Often Ask About Lisbon
7 Questions Americans Often Ask About Lisbon
Sometimes, when you live in a city, you forget what first-time visitors really want to know. I used Answer the Public to check what people in the US actually search... Read more...
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira: Lisbon’s Hidden Azulejo Palace
Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira: Lisbon’s Hidden Azulejo Palace
If you love history, art, and gardens, the Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira is one of Lisbon’s most beautiful secrets. Built in 1671 as a hunting lodge for the first... Read more...
Berlengas: A UNESCO-Protected Island Just 1h30 from Lisbon
Berlengas: A UNESCO-Protected Island Just 1h30 from Lisbon
About 10 km off the coast of Peniche, the Berlengas Archipelago is one of Portugal’s most beautiful and untouched natural areas. With crystal-clear waters, dramatic cliffs, and rare wildlife, this... Read more...
5 Best Views of Porto (and Gaia) You Can’t Miss
5 Best Views of Porto (and Gaia) You Can’t Miss
Porto is a city built on hills, where every corner gives you a new angle of the river, bridges, and red rooftops. Some of the best views aren’t even in... Read more...
5 Tips Every Visitor Should Know Before Coming to Lisbon
5 Tips Every Visitor Should Know Before Coming to Lisbon
Lisbon is one of the most visited cities in Europe, and because of that, many travellers end up missing what makes it truly special. It’s not only about monuments or... Read more...
Casa do Alentejo: Hidden in Plain Sight in Lisbon
Casa do Alentejo: Hidden in Plain Sight in Lisbon
On Rua das Portas de Santo Antão, one of Lisbon’s busiest streets, just steps from the famous ginginha bars, there’s a door most people walk past without noticing. Behind it... Read more...
Cabo da Roca: The Edge of mainland Europe, Just 40 Minutes from Lisbon
Cabo da Roca: The Edge of mainland Europe, Just 40 Minutes from Lisbon
Only about 40 minutes from Lisbon, Cabo da Roca marks the westernmost point of mainland Europe, a wild stretch of cliffs facing the endless Atlantic. Read more...
Tascas: Traditional Portuguese Restaurants & What to Order
Tascas: Traditional Portuguese Restaurants & What to Order
A tasca is a small, family-run Portuguese restaurant where tradition matters more than design. They’re the kind of places where the chairs might not match, but the food and atmosphere... Read more...
Where to Eat Seafood in Lisbon (and Nearby
Where to Eat Seafood in Lisbon (and Nearby
One of the most common questions I receive is: “Where can I eat good seafood in Lisbon?”  Here are some suggestions. Some are famous, while others are more local gems.... Read more...
5 Overrated Places in Lisbon
5 Overrated Places in Lisbon
I see many travel guides recommending these places, but as a Portuguese living here, these are spots I don't recommend if you want a real Lisbon experience.  Time Out Market... Read more...
The History of Pastel de Nata: Portugal's Most Iconic Sweet
The History of Pastel de Nata: Portugal's Most Iconic Sweet
Discover the fascinating history of pastel de nata, from its origins at Jerónimos Monastery to becoming a worldwide icon of Portuguese pastry. Read more...