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Praça do Comércio: 7 things many visitors don’t know
Praça do Comércio: 7 things many visitors don’t know
For centuries, this area was the main entrance to Portugal. Kings arrived here by boat, trade passed through here and, after the 1755 earthquake, this was one of the places... Read more...
Monsanto: the most Portuguese village in Portugal
Monsanto: the most Portuguese village in Portugal
Monsanto is one of the 12 Historic Villages of Portugal and is located in Beira Baixa, in the district of Castelo Branco. In 1938, it was named “the most Portuguese... Read more...
Planning your trip to Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve?
Planning your trip to Lisbon, Porto or the Algarve?
Planning a trip to Portugal can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Where should you stay? Which places are actually worth visiting? Where should you eat? How many... Read more...
20 Things to Do at Least Once in Lisbon
20 Things to Do at Least Once in Lisbon
Today I want to share 20 things that, in my opinion, are worth doing at least once in this city. Some are more touristy, others more local, but all of... Read more...
Lagos is still one of the best places to visit in the Algarve
Lagos is still one of the best places to visit in the Algarve
Lagos is one of the easiest places to recommend in the Algarve. It has beaches, cliffs, a historic centre, restaurants and easy access to other places on the western side... Read more...
Lisbon’s Most Underrated Palace Has One of the Best Stories in the City
Lisbon’s Most Underrated Palace Has One of the Best Stories in the City
Today, you can visit around 20 rooms, from private apartments to grand halls used for banquets and official ceremonies. The scale is impressive, but what I like most is that... Read more...
Algarve Travel Guide 2026 is finally here
Algarve Travel Guide 2026 is finally here
After creating my Lisbon and Porto guides, I finally finished my new Algarve Travel Guide 2026. The Algarve is one of the most visited regions in Portugal, but many travellers... Read more...
10 places and experiences I personally recommend in Lisbon
10 places and experiences I personally recommend in Lisbon
Today I would like to make a more direct post with some places and experiences I recommend in Lisbon, both for visitors and for people who live here. I’m also... Read more...
Cascais: one of the best day trips from Lisbon
Cascais: one of the best day trips from Lisbon
Cascais is only around 40 minutes from Lisbon by train and probably one of the easiest day trips you can do from the city. The access is very simple with... Read more...
Algarve Travel Guide
Algarve Travel Guide
After months of work, research and many trips around the region, my Algarve Travel Guide will finally be available from May 30 ! Read more...
5 river beaches in Portugal worth visiting
5 river beaches in Portugal worth visiting
Portugal is mostly known for its coastline and ocean beaches, but there is life beyond the coast. The interior of the country has incredible places that many visitors never see... Read more...
7 Portuguese dishes I would recommend trying in Portugal
7 Portuguese dishes I would recommend trying in Portugal
I’ve noticed that Portuguese food is not always consensual among visitors. Some people absolutely love it, while others say our food can feel too soft or lacking spices. Read more...