Outdoors
Monte Selvagem: Not Your Average Wildlife Refuge
Adventure, activities and “happy animals doing happy things”.
The Ultimate Guide to Sagres: A Surfer’s Paradise in Southern Portugal
This may be a small town, but it definitely knows how to party. And if you don’t order an ice-cold Sagres, were you even really here?
Lisbon Walls: A Dose of Street Art in Times of Quarantine
“Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don’t come up with a picture to cure world poverty, you can
Work More, Live Less: Co-Work in the Mountains
Like the Essenes of times gone past, digital nomads shall shun the trappings of modern city living. Instead, choosing to spend their time in the mountains for periods of quiet self-reflection. Or, you know, group chats on Slack.
The Hardest Part of Walking the Camino Portugués Alone
There was always a harder day, a worse moment to come, all the way up until my last full day of walking… which I suppose you could call the hardest part if I have to pick one.
Pilgrimage for One, Please: What it’s Like to Walk the Camino Alone
Let’s be honest: the walk itself is the heart of the experience. While many people pass the time by linking up with others and talking as they go, I decided early on to be an anti-social pilgrim.
Oeiras Promenade
There’s a world of wonder waiting to be enjoyed over an afternoon in Oeiras. Bring the kids, a picnic basket and a camera, and get ready to explore something pretty cool.
Collecting the Catch: The Fishermen of Fonte da Telha
Watch how those sardines get from the sea to the grill.
Viseu: Sweet Treats and Bicycles
Viseu is a great destination on its own, but a 50-km bike ride thrown in makes a trip to the area even better. Here’s the what and the how.
Who to See at NOS Primavera Sound 2019
When it comes to deciding which shows to attend this year, where do you begin? Don’t worry, we got you — we listened to every artist in the lineup, so you don’t have to.
The Waterworld of Lisboa
In Lisbon you can visit one of the many swimming pools in sports halls, gyms, and rooftops year-round to get more deeply in touch with its favorite of the four elements.
Bacalhôa Buddha Eden: A Little Peace For Everyone
Portugal is technically a Catholic country, but the 6000-tons worth of Buddha statues sitting just an hour outside of Lisbon would suggest otherwise.
