In a world of unoriginal Ikea homes, my ideal home is a combination of modern and traditional. A curated menagerie of family heirlooms, traditional Portuguese items, trinkets ... Read the Post...
Visiting Lisbon – Part 2
With so much to see in downtown Lisbon, it’s easy to see why some people don’t venture further afield. But in this part, we’re going to explore other parts of the city that ... Read the Post...
Visiting Lisbon – Part 1
It goes without saying that you’ll find history everywhere you look in downtown Lisbon. It’s an ancient city, after all: about four centuries older than Rome. If you’re like ... Read the Post...
Explorial: A Historical Scavenger Hunt in Portugal
If you love travel, history, and problem-solving, then I have just the thing to make your next trip to Portugal extra fun: an app called Explorial. Explorial is currently ... Read the Post...
Sintra’s Castelo dos Mouros
The Castelo dos Mouros, or Castle of the Moors, is one of Sintra's most iconic buildings - and an experience I highly recommend. Unlike the stately homes and palaces you ... Read the Post...
Sunrise in Belém
Belém is best known for its monuments and custard tarts. But it's also the location where many ships set sail to places halfway around the world during the Age of Discovery. ... Read the Post...
Feira do Livro de Lisboa: A Long-standing Tradition
Every year since 1930, Lisbon has hosted the Feira do Livro de Lisboa, the Lisbon Book Fair. In an age where people are turning to tablets, e-readers, and audio books to ... Read the Post...
16 Things To Do in Lisbon for €10 or Less
According to the saying, "Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer". And whilst this is true, that doesn't mean that travel is cheap or that you can afford ... Read the Post...
