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…
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Made in Portugal: 19 Portuguese shoe brands to shop
Did you know there are more than 1,500 shoe factories in Portugal? I’m pretty obsessed with finding things made in Portugal, and I’ve dug deep to make this list of Portuguese shoe brands. Most factories are…
Made in Portugal: 13 Portuguese shoe brands for women
From classic styles to fashion trends, I’ve found a dozen women’s Portuguese shoe brands that offer premium quality for every occasion. This curated selection spans essential closet staples from butter-soft leather flats, statement platform sandals and…
After 11 years, this festival is back with millions of paper flowers
Paper flowers rustle overhead as we turn one corner, then another, then another, through a maze of almost 100 narrow streets covered in a handmade kaleidoscope of colour. Castanets click. A tambourine trailing bright ribbons taps…
Where to stay in Évora: best boutique & historic hotels
Évora is one of my absolute favourite places in Portugal. I make a point to visit the sun-drenched capital of the Alentejo region at least once a year. It’s only a 90-minute drive or direct train…
Best grape harvest experiences in Portugal (2026 guide)
September in Portugal is grape harvest time, known locally as the vindima. It’s an energetic, chaotic, busy and fun time of year to explore the country’s top wine regions, and you can take part in some…