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Raise a Glass: A Quick Guide to Portuguese Drinks
Raise a Glass: A Quick Guide to Portuguese Drinks
If you’re visiting Portugal and want to try something local, this one’s for you. From regional wines to strong spirits, here’s what to look out for   Read more...
A Day in Belém: Monuments, Gardens & the Most Famous Pastry in Portugal
A Day in Belém: Monuments, Gardens & the Most Famous Pastry in Portugal
Belém is one of Lisbon’s most beautiful and culturally rich neighborhoods. Located along the riverfront in the western part of the city, it’s where many of Portugal’s most important historical... Read more...
The Lisbon Viewpoint No One Talks About
The Lisbon Viewpoint No One Talks About
Everyone flocks to Miradouro de Santa Catarina or Senhora do Monte for the views, but did you know one of Lisbon’s most beautiful viewpoints is completely overlooked by tourists? Read more...
5 Desserts You’ll Find in Local Portuguese Restaurants
5 Desserts You’ll Find in Local Portuguese Restaurants
One of my favourite things is sitting down with friends at a traditional Portuguese tasca. And since I have a sweet tooth, I never skip dessert with my coffee. These... Read more...
5 Places in Lisbon Older Than the USA
5 Places in Lisbon Older Than the USA
The USA is 249 years old. These Lisbon spots? They were already here decades (or centuries!) before 1776 and you can still visit them today. Read more...
Codfish (Bacalhau): What to Try and Where to Eat in Lisbon
Codfish (Bacalhau): What to Try and Where to Eat in Lisbon
If you’re visiting Portugal, you’ll hear a lot about bacalhau. It’s a big part of Portuguese food culture and there are said to be more than 100 different recipes with... Read more...
WHO I AM & WHAT’S LISBOA GUIDE
WHO I AM & WHAT’S LISBOA GUIDE
I'm João André, a Lisbon local with a background in philosophy and over 10 years of experience working in tourism. It all started with a simple list of recommendations I... Read more...
Graça: My Favorite Neighborhood in Lisbon
Graça: My Favorite Neighborhood in Lisbon
On top of one of Lisbon’s hills lies Graça, one of the city’s oldest and most authentic neighborhoods. It grew outside the old city walls in the Middle Ages and... Read more...
Cycling (or Driving) the Most Beautiful Coast in Portugal
Cycling (or Driving) the Most Beautiful Coast in Portugal
Most visitors head straight to the Algarve, but Costa Vicentina is where I truly fell in love with Portugal. Stretching from Alentejo down to Sagres, this coastline is a mix... Read more...
Ginjinha: The Portuguese Cherry Liqueur and Where to Try in Lisbon
Ginjinha: The Portuguese Cherry Liqueur and Where to Try in Lisbon
The story of ginjinha (or just ginja) goes back to the 17th century, when monks in Alcobaça started macerating sour cherries with aguardente, sugar, and cinnamon. But it was in... Read more...
Dornes: The Templar Village by the River
Dornes: The Templar Village by the River
About 1h45 by car from Lisbon, not far from Tomar, lies Dornes, a medieval village surrounded by the waters of the Zêzere River. Its story is deeply tied to the... Read more...
Monsanto: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Villages (3h from Lisbon)
Monsanto: One of the World’s Most Beautiful Villages (3h from Lisbon)
Since 1938, it is called “The Most Portuguese Village in Portugal.” More recently, it was even used as a filming location for House of the Dragon. But beyond the fame,... Read more...