Enchanted by Saudade: My Love Letter to Lisbon
Posted on June 17, 2019
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<p>This post is part of our Love Letter series: first-person accounts of what we love about Lisbon.Hilly streets, buildings with history and a soft sea breeze. These are my first memories of Lisbon, a city I visited for the first time in 2007. Over a decade later a lot has changed, much due to a harsh recession […]</p>
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What Time Do People Eat in Portugal?
Posted on April 26, 2019
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<p>Wondering what time do people eat in Portugal? While there’s no one watching the clock, it’s always good to know the best time to walk into your local restaurant or café.So what time do people eat in Portugal? There might be strict meal schedules during the week, but when the weekend comes, it’s a whole […]</p>
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<p>Looking for a place to stay in the Portuguese capital? Book one of the best boutique hotels in Lisbon, with unique accommodation and experiences to make your trip truly unforgettable.Picking a place to stay is one of the first steps to planning any trip—and perhaps the most important. Quality accommodation can make or break your […]</p>
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Lisbon Blog Portuguese Wine Guide: 14 Wine Regions & Their Top Wineries
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<p>When you think of wine, Portugal doesn’t always spring to mind. But trust us, Portugal is a wine lover’s paradise. For a long time, this country flew under the radar of tourists, and so did its wine. By now, you’ve probably heard of Port wine, but what about Madeira wine, vinho verde, or Moscatel? The best […]</p>
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<p>Before traveling abroad, it’s common for travelers to inquire about various best practices, navigating through what might be considered rude, expected, or normal. For those venturing to Lisbon (or any other charming corner of the country), figuring out tipping in Portugal is certainly something to consider.In line with many Western European countries, Portugal didn’t have […]</p>
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Lisbon Then & Now: The Local Economy
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<p>As the capital of Portugal, the history of Lisbon’s local economy mirrors that of its mother country. It’s a tale that takes in empire, trading, earthquakes, collapse, and rejuvenation.Photo Credit: Images Money, Text Overlay: Devour Lisbon Food ToursA City by the SeaIf one thing defines Lisbon’s history, it’s the sea. From its beginnings as Olissipo, a […]</p>
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<p>It started as a short trip and turned into love. Here are 10 ways to know you’re completely obsessed with Lisbon. Eventually, short trips turned longer. The local custard tarts are now your favorite go-to snack.You fell in love with the ever-present sun, friendly locals, and soul-soothing food at first meeting. Now you’re completely consumed with […]</p>
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<p>It’s hard to imagine there was ever a Lisbon without trams. Today, these yellow streetcars are so iconic they became one of the city’s main attractions.Lisbon is full of narrow streets, and to reach them you’ll often need the tram, or as we Portuguese call it, the elétrico.Before they became the background of tourist photos […]</p>
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<p>Mouraria, the birthplace of fado and the home of the most culturally diverse community in Lisbon is still off most tourists’ maps. They’re missing out!Mouraria is a tough neighborhood to pinpoint on a map but ask the locals who live there, and they have no trouble explaining to you that the oddly shaped neighborhood is […]</p>
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<p>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 ToursYou 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 it’s the miradouros, […]</p>
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