Interviews
Portugal is Bringing its Best to Lisboa Electrónica 2018
This Portuguese festival is a rich event that presents a plethora of major international and local artists, and this year promises to be the best yet, according to the seven artists we spoke to.
In a League of Their Own: Gaelic Football in Portugal
Since June, the LX Celtiberos have been regularly playing a game most people outside of Ireland probably don’t know much about: Gaelic football. It’s a community effort to bring a beloved Irish sport to the masses, without the stress.
Francisco Pinheiro: Standing on the Divide of “Clinamen”
Pinheiros pieces have been inspired by the fine line that divides that which is natural, and that which is human.
What’s Brewing at 8ª Colina: A Q&A With Pedro Romão
These unfiltered beers have taken Lisbon by storm and soon, the company plans to open up its own Quiosque 8ª Colina to better introduce them to the rest of the hills around town. We met one of the founding brewmeisters himself, Pedro Romão, and asked him to tell us his story.
JÁ: English Theater in Lisboa is Already in Action
What do you get when you mix an accomplished actor from New Zealand, a Ukranian director, a Portuguese scriptwriter, and an Indian drama geek who dabbles in string theory and black holes?
Different Strokes: A Q&A With Natália Gromicho
Natália tells us about life as an artist in Portugal, what makes her tick, and where she goes to get inspired, so here’s to learning a bit from the artist who says that she is constantly learning too.
Practicing Yoga in Lisbon: A Q&A with Zoe Taylor
When it comes to keeping in shape, sometimes you just need to down your dog, exalt your warrior, and follow it all up with a Namaste. We were curious to
The Portuguese Climbing Guide: An Interview with the Author, Carlos Simes
The previous PT climbing guide, “pirate topo,” didn’t consult the original openers of the routes nor respect the crags themselves. This one is different.
Fair Bazaar: The Retail Website That Urges You Not to Buy Stuff
There are various ways to kill time as you wait in that long line at the grocery store. Often our eyes are scanning the shelves around us as we go
MOTELX 2017: Nine Directors, Five Questions
Nine Portuguese directors are vying for the top short-film prize at the 2017 MOTELX and Atlas got the inside scoop on what makes them tremble.
Nuno Kampos Brings Portugal Subversive Jewelry with New Karma
Streamlined steampunk with a Victorian flair wrapped up in an ashram, soldered together with elementary particles from the sea and sky. That’s how I would describe what I saw when
A Chat with the Man Behind the Ultimate Cycling Guide to Portugal
Portugal’s relatively flat terrain makes it ideal for long-range bicycle touring, and Paulo Guerra dos Santos made an interactive cycling guide to the whole country. All by himself.
