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7 Lessons From My First Food Tour in Lisbon – What I Learned While Devouring Portugal

Melissa recently joined our newest Lisbon food tour, read all about her experience eating her way through the city below! If you’re anything like me, a food tour in Lisbon is pretty much the ideal travel activity. Considering how much I love Portuguese cuisine and culture, I can’t imagine...

An Insider’s Guide to Where to Stay in Lisbon

Melissa Haun

Where to stay in Lisbon? It’s a common question now that I spend more time in this beautiful city each year for work! Luckily, Lisbon-based Melissa knows all the best spots at just about every budget. Lisbon is a city where you should book early and do your research...

Caldo Verde Recipe – Traditional Portuguese Soup

Melissa Haun

Today Melissa shares one of the most quintessential Portuguese recipes — and lets us in on the secrets behind a homemade caldo verde recipe! If you want a taste of traditional Portuguese cuisine, this caldo verde recipe is the perfect project. Simple and delicious, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that...

The Famous Francesinha – Porto’s Legendary Sandwich, Explained

Melissa Haun

Ever heard of a Francesinha? If you’ve been to Porto, chances are the answer is yes. This famed local dish graces menus all over the city—and the country, for that matter. Ask anyone what you need to eat on a trip to northern Portugal, and there’s a good chance...

Pastel de Nata Recipe (Portuguese Custard Tarts)

David Pope

Today David shares one of my favorite Portuguese recipes ever — the famous pastel de nata recipe for Portuguese custard tarts! Whenever I’m in Portugal, I know I’m coming back a few pounds heavier. Aside from all of the delicious seafood dishes, bowls of rice, and endless glasses of...

13 Must Try Foods in Lisbon – Eat Like a Local in Lisbon

Lauren Aloise

Today let’s dive into Lisbon, one of my favorite food cities in the entire world! I share my list of the top 12 must try foods in Lisbon, which you can easily check off whether in town for a weekend break or a month-long adventure. My first visit to Lisbon...