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...
Lisbon culture and wine
Portugal is becoming one of the most visited places in Europe in recent years, and people are coming to the historic city of Lisbon for their entertainment. It offers so many places to go and things to see, from beautiful museums, wine tasting in the vineyards, taking...
Lisbon culture and wine
Portugal is becoming one of the most visited places in Europe in recent years, and people are coming to the historic city of Lisbon for their entertainment. It offers so many places to go and things to see, from beautiful museums, wine tasting in the vineyards, taking...
Porta 6 Wine
Porta 6 a portuguese wine for every ocasion. Portugal has distinguished itself as a tourist destination in Europe, having won several international awards and Lisbon is the motor of this movement. What tourist are also finding out is that the Portuguese wines are of...
Lisbon wines (Part 2)
Vinho (Wine): basic classification of Portuguese table wine. The Lisbon Region consists of nine Denominations of Origin: Colares, Carcavelos and Bucelas (in the south zone, near Lisbon), Alenquer, Arruda, Torres Vedras, Lourinhã and Óbidos (in the center of the...
Lisbon wines (Part 1)
Seems like everyone is talking about Portugal. More than ever, it surely is becoming a must destination for wine lovers, thanks to the amazing wine values you will find. When you think about Portugal and wine your first thought will probably be Port wine. The terraced...
Lisbon Street Art II
Picture perfect old cities and towns mixed with modern touches, Portugal is sure to wow you with something spectacular, no matter what you are looking to explore. Without a doubt, top of the list is its capital. There is so much more to Lisbon than you think! Talk...