Journal

Sunset on the Tagus: Sailing the River of the Discoveries
Why a sunset sail is one of the best things to do in Lisbon, what you see from the water and the history of the river where the…

Coimbra by Night: Student Traditions, Fado and the First Capital of Portugal
Black capes, repúblicas, serenades and a city that never stopped being young: a short guide to Coimbra after dark.

Porto at Night: From the Ribeira to the Galerias de Paris
How to spend a night out in Porto: port wine by the Douro, the bars of Galerias de Paris, the best time to go and the story of…

Lisbon Nightlife Guide: Bairro Alto, Cais do Sodré and How to Do Both in One Night
Where to go out in Lisbon: the lanes of Bairro Alto, Pink Street in Cais do Sodré, what to drink, what time to start and how a pub…

Nazaré: the Legend of 1182, the Seven Skirts and the Giant Waves
Before the surfers and the record waves, Nazaré was a legend and a fishing town. A local guide’s introduction to its origins.

Sintra Beyond Pena Palace: the Moorish Castle, the National Palace and Peninha
Pena is only one chapter of Sintra. Here is how to see the places where the town’s story really begins.

Day Trips from Lisbon: 9 Places Where Portugal’s Story Began
Sintra, Mafra, Nazaré, Tomar, Évora and more: the best day trips from Lisbon for travellers who want to understand how Portugal came to be.