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Évora: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Évora: One of the Best Day Trips from Lisbon 
Located in the Alentejo region, it's known for its Roman history, medieval streets, great food and relaxed atmosphere. If you want to experience a different side of Portugal, Évora is... Read more...
5 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon
5 Beautiful Day Trips from Lisbon
If you have a free day in Lisbon, don't spend all your time in the city.Some of Portugal's best places are less than two hours away.Here are five day trips... Read more...
List of Portuguese Restaurants
List of Portuguese Restaurants
During my trips around Portugal, I started collecting Portuguese restaurants that stayed in my memory. Some are proper tascas, others not really, but all of them are places that can... Read more...
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
Marvão: A Medieval Village Above the Clouds
In Alto Alentejo, close to the Spanish border, you’ll find Marvão, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Portugal. The village sits on the highest point of the Serra... Read more...
Azenhas do Mar: The Cliffside Village You Can’t Miss Near Lisbon
Azenhas do Mar: The Cliffside Village You Can’t Miss Near Lisbon
Just about 40 minutes from Lisbon, Azenhas do Mar is one of the most beautiful villages on the Portuguese coast. Read more...
Eastern Algarve: The Calmer Side of the Algarve
Eastern Algarve: The Calmer Side of the Algarve
The eastern Algarve, often called Sotavento, is the part of the region closer to Spain, stretching from the Faro area towards Vila Real de Santo António. This is the Algarve... Read more...
Graça: One of My Favourite Neighbourhoods in Lisbon
Graça: One of My Favourite Neighbourhoods in Lisbon
On top of one of Lisbon’s hills, Graça is one of the city’s oldest and most interesting neighbourhoods. It grew outside the old city walls and still keeps a strong... Read more...
5 Common Mistakes Visitors Make in Lisbon
5 Common Mistakes Visitors Make in Lisbon
Lisbon is one of Europe's most popular destinations, but I often see visitors making the same mistakes. Here are five things I would avoid. 1. Eating in Tourist AreasFood is... Read more...
Palácio de Monserrate: A Romantic Palace in Sintra
Palácio de Monserrate: A Romantic Palace in Sintra
Among all the palaces in Sintra, Monserrate is one of the most unique.The palace we see today was built in the 19th century by Sir Francis Cook, a wealthy British... Read more...
Palácio da Pena: Sintra’s Romantic Masterpiece
Palácio da Pena: Sintra’s Romantic Masterpiece
Standing on one of Sintra’s highest hills, Palácio da Pena is one of Portugal’s most famous landmarks.The palace was built in the 19th century by King Ferdinand II on the... Read more...
Quinta da Regaleira: Sintra’s Palace of Secrets
Quinta da Regaleira: Sintra’s Palace of Secrets
The estate was transformed between 1904 and 1910 by António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro, a wealthy collector known as “Monteiro dos Milhões”. He worked with the Italian architect and set designer... Read more...
Pastel de Nata: Where to Find the Best in Lisbon
Pastel de Nata: Where to Find the Best in Lisbon
Pastel de nata is one of Portugal's most famous pastries.Its origins go back to the 18th century, when monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém used egg yolks to create... Read more...