Lisbon’s Street Art: A City Full of Amazing Artists
As a city, Lisbon is constantly in a state of flux. The ever-changing street art scene is just one example of how the city is always evolving. From the traditional hand-painted tiles to the giant murals and colorful graffiti, there's always something new to see in...
Portuguese Meat Traditions
Portugal is known for its delicious meats, especially pork. The country's climate and landscape are ideal for raising pigs, and as a result, pork dishes are some of the most popular in Portuguese cuisine. There are many different types of pork dishes to enjoy in...
Coffee in Lisbon
Coffee in Portugal Drinking coffee in Portugal is an everyday part of life, with cafés found almost around every corner, and espresso and its variants being the most common drinks. You can order an abatanado, a galão, a meia-de-leite or even a mazagran! But that is a...
Azulejos: Lisbon’s tiles tell the tale of its history
When you wander the streets of Lisbon, there is undoubtedly one thing that will catch both the light and your eye—the beautiful, decorative tiles that cover walls, churches, buildings and metro stations. These are called azulejos and far from being merely a pretty...
Portuguese Fish
If you are thinking of coming to the DAZZLING SUNNY country of Portugal, and wondering what types of fish they have to offer here or more importantly what Portuguese fish dishes to eat, then you are in for a FUN read. Whether you knew it or not, Portugal, as small as...
Portuguese Fish
If you are thinking of coming to the DAZZLING SUNNY country of Portugal, and wondering what types of fish they have to offer here or more importantly what Portuguese fish dishes to eat, then you are in for a FUN read. Whether you knew it or not, Portugal, as small as...
Hauke Vagt – The man behind Atelier49
Proudly in love with Lisbon, Hauke Vagt has been illustrating its streets, people and colours for more than 20 years, alongside his partner Gui. From walking trams to guitar playing sardines and the famous Porta 6 wine label, his creations portray the soul of...
Alfama – the Soul of Lisbon
The Alfama – Lisbon’s soul The Alfama is the oldest neighbourhood and the cultural heart of Lisbon. This colourful sloping labyrinth of cobble stoned lane ways between São Jorge Castle and the Tagus River was one of the few areas of Lisbon to survive the 1755...
The Voice of Lisbon: Fado
The Voice of Lisbon: Fado Art has the power to break the boundaries of language and culture. Sometimes you don’t need to understand something to feel it. This is true of visual art and this is especially true of music. One such art form, originating from the...
Get to know the most famous Portuguese foods
Portuguese foods If you have ever been to Portugal, you would have realised that food is at the forefront of any Portuguese debate or discussion. They usually take place around a dinner table with friends and family talking about politics or football whilst...