15 Seafood Dishes You Must Try in Portugal
Is your diet low in vitamin sea? A trip to Portugal can quickly solve that problem! The cuisine is highly influenced by the Atlantic, and some restaurants offer fish almost…
The Chapel of Bones, Évora: A Beautiful Confrontation with Mortality
In Évora’s Chapel of Bones, thousands of skulls and bones line the walls, not as a spectacle, but as a meditation on life, death, and the passage of time.
FUN FACTS LISBON
With thousands of years of history and one of Europe's richest patrimonies, Lisbon is a city full of unique and fascinating tidbits of information, so here are a few things…
THE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE OF MARVÃO
Marvão is a picturesque medieval village located in the northeast of Portugal, close to the border with Spain. The village, perched atop an 862-metre-high hill, is known for its historical…
The Castles of Portugal
A castle is a type of fortified structure built during the Middle Ages predominantly by the nobility or royalty and by military orders. Today, Portugal's more than 150 forts and castles are enduring monuments to the nation's will…
Travelling Safety Tips
While the majority of tourists have a positive experience while travelling, you must exercise caution, particularly in large cities, to avoid being a target of thugs. Here are some tips…
ST. GEORGE’S CASTLE (Castelo de São Jorge) Lisbon (Portugal)
Saint George's Castle is visible from nearly every point in Lisbon city. Its earliest elements originate from the sixth century, when it was reinforced by the Romans, Visigoths, and, finally,…
Fado, world music, and world heritage
A shawl, a Portuguese guitar, a voice, and raw emotion. This simple graphic could be used to illustrate Fado, a well-known icon of Portugal and a truly Portuguese piece of…