18 best Lisbon day trips
From castles to the coastline and vineyards to villages, Lisbon is surrounded by an incredible collection of interesting towns and places that you can easily visit in a day. Step back 2,000 years in Évora, laze…
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Guide to autumn in Portugal: Where to go, things to do & more
Autumn is, undoubtedly, one of the best times of the year to visit beautiful Portugal. I’ve lived in Lisbon since 2018, and while summer offers an abundance of fun in the sun, the heat and crowds…
Best beaches in Tavira, Algarve
Tavira, at the eastern end of the Algarve, offers some of the most beautiful yet secluded beaches in Portugal. Here, the Ria Formosa lagoon stretches between the ocean and the mainland, so, oftentimes (but not always),…
Fall in Portugal: 8 places to visit this autumn
If you’ve ever wished summer could stretch just a little longer, then Portugal might be your autumn answer. Early in the season, while much of Europe is already embracing sweater weather, you can still chase sunny…
9 islands of the Azores: what you need to know
Set adrift in the North Atlantic, the nine volcanic islands of the Azores offer a mix of raw beauty and quiet charm. Life here moves at an unhurried pace and adventure here means hiking lush trails,…
Guide to São Miguel’s hot springs and thermal pools
São Miguel’s natural geothermal pools and hot springs are reason enough to visit the largest island of the Azores. The island has the highest concentration of hot springs in Europe, and I’ve been lucky enough to…