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The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Lisbon on a Budget

We’ll let you in on a little secret: you can enjoy Lisbon’s world-class cuisine, history, and culture without breaking the bank. These days, it’s a well-known fact that Lisbon is the place to be. With iconic architecture, panoramic views, world-famous food, and never-ending nightlife, this city really does have it all. But if you’re traveling […]

We'll never say no to a Portuguese cheese board.

Portuguese Cheese Guide: 10 Artisanal Cheeses You Need to Try

Creamy, dry, strong or mild—whatever you’re into, there’s a cheese in Portugal made for you. Just like Portuguese wine, every region in Portugal has its own cheese. Some even have a protected designation of origin which ensures the cheese is produced in that region alone using traditional methods and ingredients. You don’t need to travel […]

A canning factory in Portugal also is responsible for designing and marketing the final product—not just putting the fish in the tins.

Inside a Canning Factory

Tinned fish isn’t only a delicacy in Portugal. It’s also a traditional way of life that’s adapting to the times. Whenever friends visit us in Portugal, we suggest canned fish as the perfect souvenir to take back to their family and friends. Not only is it completely delicious (way better than canned tuna at home) […]

Miradouro da Graça has one of the best views of Lisbon's sunset.

Top 7 Best Views in Lisbon

To find the best views in Lisbon, you’ll need to climb up a hill or two, but it’s always worth it. From Alfama to Alcântara, there are miradouros in pretty much every neighborhood, and each of them offers a different angle of the city. The miradouros are the official viewpoints, but there are others hiding […]