The Portuguese capital is called the “city of the seven hills,” but no worries—walking in Lisbon can still be one of the most enjoyable ways to see the city. There are dozens of ways to explore Lisbon on foot, which usually includes shortcuts through train stations, stores with escalators, and strategically located funiculars and elevators. […]
Author: Sandra Henriques Gajjar
5 Fabulous Bakeries in Lisbon for the Best Bread You’ll Ever Eat
Bread is such a staple in our diet here in Portugal that a table feels almost naked without a basket of carcaças or a few slices of a homemade loaf. For a while, bread was a mass-produced commodity sold by cafes and supermarkets in addition to neighborhood shops. Today, however, there are more artisanal bakeries […]
5 Things You Need to Do When Visiting Lisbon in September 2019
Lisbon in September is that time of year when school’s in but summer is not quite out yet. Summer in Lisbon lingers well into September, with days that are still long enough for al fresco drinks and weekend trips to the beach. It won’t start feeling like fall for another month or so, and throughout […]
4 Essential Restaurants in Sintra You Can’t Skip
Walking the green hills of Sintra always works up an appetite and fortunately, you don’t have to walk far from the city center to find the perfect restaurant. To truly enjoy a Sintra day trip you need to leave Lisbon early in the morning and return when the sun is about to set. Sightsee in […]
The Best Museums in Lisbon to Visit
Museums don’t have to be boring and visiting them doesn’t have to feel like a chore, if you know where to look. Museums are typically any city’s top tourist attractions, most of the times because travelers are told they are must-visit but without truly revealing why. The best museums in Lisbon, according to us here […]
3 Brazilian Restaurants in Lisbon You Can’t Miss
Portugal and Brazil don’t just share a language and a history. The mix of flavors and influences created one of the most diverse cuisines in the world. To say that Brazilian cuisine is complex is an understatement. That mix of flavors and cultural influences is what makes it so hard to define it, but we […]
A Love Letter to “The Triangle”
This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. My relationship with Lisbon over the last 20+ years hasn’t always been undisturbed. I suppose that’s what happens with most long-term relationships. But if there is one thing Lisbon does well, and has done so since the Great […]
Grocery Stores in Lisbon: Know Where to Go and What to Buy
If there is one calling card Lisbon is famous for, and effortlessly, is food. Our guide for foodies shows you which grocery stores in Lisbon to go to and why! Walk down any cobblestoned street in the historic center of Lisbon and count how many roasted chestnut vendors (in the winters), salted codfish stands, canned […]
Tipping in Portugal: Should You or Should You Not? (And More Tips)
What, how, and if to tip take over most of the frequently asked questions that you’ll ask before traveling abroad. There’s a chance you’ll get as many answers as each person’s experience. Leaving a tip, especially if this is normal in your home country, feels almost like a universal gesture of appreciation. But there are […]
Hidden Lisbon: Where to Find Roman Ruins
Taking a look at Lisbon now, it’s hard to envision the city as part of the Ancient Roman Empire. But there are plenty of traces of Roman influence scattered around the Portuguese capital. Some you’ll find in plain sight, while others you have to go a little deeper literally. There’s one, in particular, that’s so […]