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Óbidos: A Medieval Day Trip from Lisbon
Óbidos: A Medieval Day Trip from Lisbon
Around one hour from Lisbon by car, Óbidos is one of Portugal's best preserved medieval towns. The town was conquered from the Moors in 1148, during the reign of Portugal's... Read more...
Tróia: One of My Favourite Beach Day Trips from Lisbon
Tróia: One of My Favourite Beach Day Trips from Lisbon
When people think about day trips from Lisbon, they usually think of Sintra or Cascais. But if you're looking for a day of long sandy beaches, clear water and plenty... Read more...
Why Lisbon’s Doors Are Worth Noticing
Why Lisbon’s Doors Are Worth Noticing
Walk through Lisbon with a bit of attention and you will start noticing the doors.Some are simple and narrow. Others have stone frames, iron balconies above, old tiles around the... Read more...
Porto in Tiles: 5 Places You Shouldn't Miss
Porto in Tiles: 5 Places You Shouldn't Miss
Tiles are part of Portugal's identity, and Porto is one of the best places in the country to see them. From railway stations to churches and cloisters, azulejos tell stories... Read more...
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...