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20 Things to Do in Porto at Least Once
20 Things to Do in Porto at Least Once
Porto's historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and is home to some of Portugal's most iconic landmarks. Read more...
Things You Should Know Before Visiting Lisbon
Things You Should Know Before Visiting Lisbon
Going to Sintra and Cascais is easy For Sintra, take the train from Rossio Station.For Cascais, take the train from Cais do Sodré.You don’t need to book in advance. Just... Read more...
The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is one of the best walks in Portugal
The Seven Hanging Valleys Trail is one of the best walks in Portugal
If you are going to visit Praia da Marinha, Benagil or Carvoeiro, this trail is probably one of the best ways to spend a morning in the Algarve. It is... Read more...
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon’s Most Beautiful Palaces
Palácio Fronteira: One of Lisbon’s Most Beautiful Palaces
The palace was built in the 17th century for Dom João Mascarenhas, the 1st Marquis of Fronteira. It started as a noble house outside the city, close to Monsanto, and... Read more...
Ria Formosa: The Algarve’s Island Beaches
Ria Formosa: The Algarve’s Island Beaches
The Ria Formosa is a protected lagoon system in the eastern Algarve, stretching for about 60 km, from the Ancão area to Manta Rota. Instead of one continuous beach, this coast... 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...
The Algarve beyond the beaches: 5 places most visitors miss
The Algarve beyond the beaches: 5 places most visitors miss
When people think about the Algarve, they usually think about beaches, cliffs and summer holidays. But the Algarve also has Roman ruins, prehistoric monuments, Islamic heritage, thermal waters and protected... Read more...
Tascas: One of the Best Ways to Experience Portugal
Tascas: One of the Best Ways to Experience Portugal
A tasca is usually a small family-run restaurant where the focus is on the food rather than the decoration. The chairs might not match, the menu may be handwritten and... Read more...
Cabo da Roca: the westernmost point of mainland Europe
Cabo da Roca: the westernmost point of mainland Europe
It is a simple place, but the view is powerful. You have the cliffs, the Atlantic Ocean and a lot of wind, even in summer. The area was important for... Read more...
5 Places in Lisbon That Have Been Around for More Than 100 Years
5 Places in Lisbon That Have Been Around for More Than 100 Years
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe and some of its cafés, shops and businesses have been around for generations. Here are 5 places that have survived for... Read more...
Why I don’t recommend these things in Lisbon
Why I don’t recommend these things in Lisbon
A few days ago I shared a list of things I personally don’t recommend in Lisbon. Many people asked for the reasons, so here are a few of them. Read more...
Get All 3 Guides for €30
Get All 3 Guides for €30
Planning a trip to Portugal this year? For a limited time, you can get my complete Portugal Travel Bundle for €30 instead of €45. Read more...