A Love Letter to Lisbon: Miradouros

Miradouro das Portas do Sol is one of the best Lisbon miradouros overlooking the historic neighborhood of Alfama.

This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. Photo Credit: cityodes, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food Tours You can whine about the hills in Lisbon, but the splendid views above them are worth every climb. When someone asks me what’s my favorite thing about this city, I have to say […]

A Love Letter to Lisbon: City of the Sea

A love letter to Lisbon, city of the sea, where the Praça do Comércio (pictured) sits right at sea level.

This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon. In Lisbon, the sea suffuses every aspect of local life—especially when it comes to cuisine.  When I first caught sight of Lisbon, I could barely keep my eyes open. I was fresh off an overnight transatlantic flight, and […]