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Best Lisbon fado shows (that I’ve seen) & guide to fado restaurants in Lisbon

January 26, 2026

Best Lisbon day trips for wine & food lovers

January 14, 2026

Sal Restaurant and umbrellas at Praia do Carvalhal beach

Lisbon’s best beach day trips

January 1, 2026

48 hours in Guimarães

December 29, 2025

Best day trips from Lisbon for history lovers

December 18, 2025

My 14 favourite Portugal trips (and beyond) in 2025

December 1, 2025

What to wear in Portugal – packing list and seasonal guide

November 17, 2025

Holding a pastel de nata in front of the Rua Augusto Arch

Where to eat in Baixa, Lisbon: Local’s guide to the best restaurants, snacks and bars

November 11, 2025

Sesimbra is one of the best day trips from Lisbon

18 best Lisbon day trips

November 5, 2025

24 hours in Viseu, Portugal’s pretty garden city

November 4, 2025

Sé Cathedral do Porto is Porto's best sunset spot

Guide to autumn in Portugal: Where to go, things to do & more

October 30, 2025

Daniela looking down at Praia do Creiro in Arrábida Natural Park

My perfect day in Setúbal & Arrábida Natural Park

October 17, 2025