The beauty of Lisbon had captured our hearts and souls on more than one occasion, but the not so distant gems to its immediate west – the inviting, though as yet unexplored Estoril coast – remained all but a relative unknown. On a return jaunt to the stunning Portuguese capital last month, we ventured out on day trip from Lisbon to finally explore the ‘other side’ of Lisbon – a stunning coastline ... Read Full Article

Fair to say, when it comes to top-end food scenes in Europe, Portugal often flies under the radar in favour of traditional big guns like France, Italy, and it’s immediate eastern neighbour, Spain. Home to a seemingly endless abundance of fresh, top-quality (and very affordable) Atlantic seafood, and an exciting, revitalized foodie scene, the Michelin stars are starting to leap out of the ocean ... Read Full Article

There’s no city on earth like Lisbon. To feel the vista of sunset drizzling over terracotta tenements and the Pombaline rococo of the old town; to husk over cold cerveza in the dulcet twilight of the banks of the Tejo as the Ponte 25 de Abril bridge blends into nightfall; to dip bread into plates of sardines and hearty sausages;  to see the number 28 tram rattle and clank through cloistered, ... Read Full Article

Where to Stay in Lisbon - The Best Hotels in Lisbon for Every Budget Lisbon doesn’t have just one downtown, so we’ve compiled a list of ‘where to stay in Lisbon’ options that represent the city’s most popular areas to stay in Lisbon for tourists. These include the Bairro Alto neighborhood, the Belém neighborhood, and the Costa da Caparica beach area and of course the iconic Alfama ... Read Full Article

Finding things to do in Lisbon, Portugal is an easy task; Lisbon has led a very adventurous life. From its very beginnings, Lisbon has been molded by a variety of cultures and influences. Also read our other helpful posts on Lisbon: Where to Stay in Lisbon Best Day Trips from Lisbon Likely founded by the Phonicians in 1200 BC, Lisbon also has a strong Roman history and influence and ... Read Full Article

Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the  Azores Islands are the very top of one of the earth's tallest mountain ranges, the Atlantic ridge. With a temperate climate year-round, this rugged and verdant volcanic archipelago comprises nine islands, ranging in size from 270 square miles (Sao Miguel) to just 7 square miles (Corvo). The islands form an autonomous part of Portugal. Getting ... Read Full Article

  Hundreds of years of history and culture have built up around the Portuguese waterfront that launched some of the world’s greatest explorers. Today, cornice to capstone, the elaborate architecture of Belém’s palaces and towers blends with contemporary museums and monuments; piers and marinas swept by the iconic yellow trams bustle no less than in the Age of Discovery; and in the same ... Read Full Article

  Whether at the Jardim Zoológico, the Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Lisboa , or the Parque das Nações and its nearby Oceanário de Lisboa , a wide variety of plants and animals can be found thriving in Lisbon’s warm Mediterranean climate made mild by the Gulf  Stream. Anyone looking for respite from the busier parts of the city should seek these sites. Jardim Zoológico This ... Read Full Article