Tile of the day: Palacio de Estoi
Since I first stepped foot in Lisbon two years ago I’ve been sharing endless pictures of tiles on my Instgram with the hashtag #tileoftheday. The colours. The history. The patterns. The variety. I can’t help but…
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12 best souvenirs to buy in Portugal
Forget tacky fridge magnets or hats made of cork, the best souvenirs to buy in Portugal are connected to the country and its people. Many old trades, artisans and makers are still thriving (or at least…
How to spend 48 hours in Monsaraz
Golden hour seems infinite in Monsaraz, a medieval village perched on the highest hill for as far as the eye can see. The sun dawdles downward almost painfully slowly, drenching lakes, fields and ant-like cars in…
#tileoftheday: Aveiro
Welcome again to #tileoftheday, a post where I share not one, not two, but a billion tile photos for all your tile-based pleasure. Today we are in the city of Aveiro. This small city has incredible…