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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...

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...

My Top 5 Day Trips From Lisbon: Explore the Most Beautiful Sights Near Portugal’s Capital

Melissa Haun

Lisbon is on everyone’s hotlist right now, but Melissa shows us that there’s a lot more to see within only one hour of the Portuguese capital! Her top day trips from Lisbon are worth adding to any Portugal itinerary. It’s no secret that Lisbon has plenty to offer, from...

Pastéis de Nata in Lisbon: The Story Behind These Classic Portuguese Pastries

Melissa Haun

If you’ve spent any time in Portugal, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the iconic pastéis de nata. They beckon from every bakery window with their flaky crusts, custardy centers, and carefully caramelized surfaces. In the capital and throughout the country, they’re cheap, they’re delicious, and they’re absolutely ubiquitous; you might even...