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6 Best Things to Do in Corvo, Azores

Discovered in the 15th century with Flores, the island of Corvo in the Azores is the smallest island in the archipelago. Less than 500...

Lisbon with Kids: 7 Things to Do in Lisbon with Kids

Traveling with kids can be stressful. Luckily, Lisbon is a very child-friendly capital and your trip to Lisbon can be stress-free if you plan...

6 Best Things to Do in Faial, Azores

Faial is known as the Blue Island of the Azores due to the variety of hydrangeas in different shades of blue that span the...

7 Best Things to Do in Sao Jorge, Azores

The gorgeous Brown Island of the Azores, Sao Jorge features vivid green landscapes that contrast with the dark blue ocean surrounding it. This volcanic...

Winter Guide to Lisbon: Winter Activities in Lisbon 2023

Winters is a time that is too often neglected by tourists in Lisbon. Hoards of tourists travel to Lisbon in the Spring and Summer...

5 Best Shows and Musicals in Lisbon – Winter 2022/23

Lisbon is one of the best European cities to visit during Winter. Temperatures are quite moderate, between a pleasant 8° and 15°C (46-59°F). However,...

Best Halloween Events and Parties in Porto 2022

While Halloween is not widely celebrated in Portugal, the country boasts a wide variety of night outs to celebrate this day. The city of...

Best Halloween Events and Parties in Lisbon 2022

2022 wasn't scary enough? Lisbon Halloween has got you covered! If you're looking to take the edge off this Halloween, Lisbon boasts a variety...

7 Best Things to Do in Nazare, Portugal

Located on Portugal’s Silver Coast in Central Portugal, Nazare is one of Portugal's most quaint fishing towns. You might have only heard of it...

Porto with Kids: 9 Best Family Activities in Porto

Traveling with kids can get stressful at times. Not every city caters to large families, but luckily, Porto is quite child-friendly! The second-largest city...

5 Best Things to Do in Terceira, Azores

The name Terceira means “third,” as this island was the third to be discovered in the Azores in the 15th century. It is the second...

5 Best Fado Shows in Lisbon

Visting Lisbon without seeing a Fado show is like going to Rome without visiting the Colosseum. Fado is a traditional music style that became...

Fall Guide to Lisbon: Fall Activities in Lisbon 2022

Fall brings with it the changing color of the leaves. Gold, red, and orange fill the trees in parks and roads in Lisbon, creating...

5 Best Things to Do in Sao Miguel, Azores

Sao Miguel is the largest and most populated island in the Azores. A part of the Eastern Group of the Archipelago with Santa Maria...

6 Best Things to Do in Pico, Azores

The most recently formed island in the Azores archipelago, Pico, is known as the Hawaii of the Azores. The island's exotic vegetation and black...

5 Best Hikes in the Azores

Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores archipelago consists of 9 islands that are an autonomous region of Portugal. The Azores...

Snow in Portugal: Where to Find Snow in Portugal

Does it snow in Portugal? When you think of Portugal, you think of golden sandy beaches and warm weather. However, the temperatures in the 92,212...

7 Things to Do in Ericeira

Ericeira is a coastal town in the city of Mafra, located 45 kilometers northwest of Lisbon. Known for being the surfing capital of Europe,...

7 Best Live Music Spots in Porto

From rock and jazz to the traditional fado, Porto provides a unique musical experience. Many of the best live music spots, however, are only...

9 Best Things to Do in Funchal

Seven hundred kilometers from the Moroccan coast lies Madeira, an island filled with green vegetation and mountainous rocks with a population of 250,000. Its...

Fabrica do Azeite: Explore the world of Acushla olive oil in downtown Porto

Located in downtown Porto on the same street as Bolsa Palace, Fabrica do Azeite opened its doors in late 2021. This "Olive Oil Factory' is more than...

9 Best Live Music Spots in Lisbon

From Jazz to Rock, Fado is not the only genre of live music to enjoy in Lisbon. While the typical melancholic genre of music...

8 Most Beautiful Castles and Palaces in Portugal

One of the oldest countries in Europe, it is no surprise that Portugal features hundreds of stunning castles and palaces. All around the country,...

9 Best Things To Do in Fatima, Portugal

Located in the district of Santarem in the Central Region of Portugal, Fátima is a city known all over the world for its religious...

10 Best Free Things to Do in Lisbon

The birthplace of Amália Rodrigues and calçada Portuguesa Lisbon is rich in culture, history, and striking views. For the past decade, tourists have started to...

Top 9 Portugal River Cruises 2022

Heading to Portugal and looking to experience the country in a unique way? If you are sick and tired of the same old bus...

9 Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal

The oldest country in Europe, Portugal's cultural heritage is vast and there is so much history to explore particularly its World Heritage Sites. Portugal...

20 Best Beaches in Portugal

With more than 300 days of sun a year and over 1500 kilometers of Atlantic ocean coastline, Portugal has countless golden sand beaches, some...

9 Best Free Things to Do in Porto

One of the oldest in Europe, Porto’s historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996. There is so much to explore in...

Funchal Music Scene Guide: Best Music Spots in Funchal

Funchal, meaning ‘the place of fennel’ in Portuguese, has a population of around 111,000, making it the sixth-largest Portuguese city and the main center...
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