Best Pastel de Nata cooking classes in Lisbon (that I’ve done) + top picks
It took me eight years of living here to finally roll up my sleeves and join a pastel de nata cooking class in Lisbon – and I honestly have no idea why I waited so long.…
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6 must-do experiences for your Lisbon itinerary
No two trips will ever be the same. We all move at different paces, have different interests, and care about different things. But there are some pretty cool “must dos” in Lisbon that I think you…
Where to watch the sunset in Lisbon
People who visit Lisbon always talk about the light. Maybe it’s the way it bounces off glazed tiles, casting an intangible, indescribable and soft brightness across the streets in the morning hours. While other cities have…
Best Lisbon fado shows (that I’ve seen) & guide to fado restaurants in Lisbon
After slinking through the dark back streets of Alfama just after 11pm, we knocked on two large wooden doors, and a gruff face appeared. Fado? He ushered us inside the small space, straight to the dimly…
Best Lisbon day trips for wine & food lovers
There’s no mistaking that Lisbon is an incredible food city, but some of Portugal’s most memorable meals can also be found outside the city limits. Within an easy drive (or train) from the capital, you’ll find…
Where to Find the Best Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon – 2026 Edition
How many pastéis de nata could you eat on a holiday to Lisbon? Our friend Jayden smashed 30 on his trip to Portugal, but I will say that not all of them were prime pastéis. The…