Browsing: Portugal

When we first arrived in Porto by train from Lisbon, we were greeted by a city distinguished by historical charm, Gothic architecture, wine cellars, iconic tiles, and…

Visiting Lisbon offers the opportunity to discover a city like few others in Europe. The mix of cultures, the sound of fado, the tiles on the…

Unfortunately, there’s no Amazon Portugal website you can visit, but they do ship to Portugal via Amazon Spain and other Amazon hubs.

Is the Lisbon Oceanarium worth your time and money? It depends who you’re traveling with.

Supermarkets in Portugal are abundant and often offer the same quality as the ones you’d find in the US or UK.

In 2001, Portugal decriminalized all drugs, including cannabis. This means that while possession and consumption of drugs may not be legal, it isn’t considered a criminal offense either.

To understand the origins of Port wine, we have to journey back to the 17th century when history and tradition swirled together to create a taste unlike anything else.

Here are our top three picks for the best day trips from Lisbon that are feasible and enriching if you have a few extra days in Lisbon to spare and are able to dedicate a full day to exploring.

While we haven’t found the Portuguese to have as rich of coffee culture as you might see in a place like Italy or Sweden, they do seem to enjoy their coffee drinks with a pleasant unhurriedness that you don’t necessarily see in places like the United States.

Portugal has something for everyone, from stunning beaches to world-class wines and vibrant culture. However, Portugal is famous for more than port wine and beaches.