Melissa Haun

Melissa first moved to Madrid to explore her interests in linguistics and communication, and quickly fell in love with the city's culture and cuisine. She's particularly passionate about Spanish vermouth and canned seafood, and makes it a point to drench absolutely everything in olive oil.

Latest Articles

A Ginjinha in Lisbon

All About Ginjinha and Why You Need To Try It in Lisbon

Portugal’s legendary liqueur is sweet, strong, and totally traditional. Learn the story of ginjinha in Lisbon, and the best places to try it. Trying ginjinha in Lisbon is an essential travel experience. You’ll find this sour cherry liqueur on every list of local specialties to sample—and on the menu at countless bars, restaurants, and street […]

The best rooftop bars in Lisbon offer sweeping views of the city, which are just as beautiful at night when the skyline lights up.

The 6 Best Rooftop Bars in Lisbon: Top Spots for a Drink With a View

The top 6 rooftop bars in Lisbon offer much more than unbeatable photo ops—if you’re looking for the perfect combination of quality cocktails, delicious snacks and panoramic views, we’ve got you covered! Lisbon is a city that practically begs to be photographed. From vibrant street art and stately architecture to sweeping river views and terracotta […]

People cheering with green wine in Lisbon.

Top 5 Lisbon Wineries: Where to Sample Spectacular Portuguese Wine

If you want to try some of the best Portuguese wine (and, wine from around the world), look no further than Lisbon wineries. It’s no secret that Portugal contains some of the top wine-producing regions in the world. Porto and the Duoro Valley may be particularly well known, but the country’s enological splendors aren’t limited […]

Places like Fábrica Coffee Roasters are serving up the best coffee in Lisbon, complete with latte art.

The 5 Best Places for Coffee in Lisbon: Our Go-to List for Your Caffeine Fix

There comes a point when every traveler needs a good dose of caffeine—luckily, Lisbon delivers. The steep streets of Portugal’s capital provide endless opportunities for exploring. In fact, there’s so much to see that it can be overwhelming—and exhausting. But don’t let that stop you. If you want to see and do as much as […]