Corona virus: Lisbon opens up, no quarantine
Update: 24 May 2021 Since the end of May 2021, British tourists will be allowed to enter Portugal. When you travel between Portugal &…
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Tap water in Lisbon: can you drink it?
Is the water from the tap in Portugal drinkable? The locals say so. What do we think? Well, let’s say we always have a…
Os Lenços dos Namorados – verklaar de liefde met een borduurwerk
Het is bijna Valentijnsdag, en ook in Lissabon wordt dia dos Namorados gevierd. De manier waarop Lisboetas Valentijnsdag vieren is niet heel anders dan…
Oktoberfest in Lisbon – Local beers are on the rise
Portugal is predominantly known as a wine country. In most cases you’ll probably think of spirits as the second most famous type of alcohol…
Andorinha – Swallows in Lisbon
When you visit Lisbon you will probably see many images, graffiti and ceramic pottery dedicated to the andorinha – the swallow. In fact, they…
Going for coffee in Lisbon – serious business!
Do you like coffee? And do you want to get through your holiday in Lisbon without the stress of not knowing how to order…
Car rental in Lisbon: what you need to know
Lisbon is a city with surroundings that invite you to go and explore by car. From the city centre it’s a 45 minute drive…
Festas de Lisboa- Lisbon’s city festival
The entire month of June is dedicated to the city festivals: it’s time for Lisbon to celebrate Festas de Lisboa! Especially in the city’s…
Lisbon Under Stars – spectacular show in Convento Carmo
One of our favourite sights in Lisbon is Convento do Carmo, the imposing ruin in the middle of the Chiado district. In June 2018,…
Easter in Lisbon – traditional food
Semana Santa is an important week for Catholics in Portugal. In many cities there are Easter processions, you can also find a couple in…
Electric scooters are taking over Lisbon!
Since the winter of 2018 the streets of Lisbon have been overrun by electric scooters. Especially in the more touristic areas you can see…
6 historical highlights in Lisbon
When we think about Lisbon we think about one big open-air museum, especially in the center of the city you can find many old…
