Lisbon Under Stars – spectacular show in Convento Carmo
UPDATE 2023: Unfortunately Lisbon under Stars is no longer shown at Convento Carmo in Lisbon. We keep this article live for historical reasons. For…
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Winterwonderland Lisbon
When the temperature drops around 15 degrees, the Christmas feeling starts in Lisbon. The streets are lit up with Christmas decorations and Christmas markets…
Corona virus: Lisbon opens up, no quarantine
Update: May 21 2022 Portugal has a vaccination coverage of 98%. It is possible to travel to Portugal. But beware: there are entry restrictions…
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 – declare love with embroidery
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and in Lisbon, dia dos Namorados is celebrated as well. The way Lisboetas celebrate Valentine’s Day isn’t very different from…
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
After two years, Festas de Lisboa can finally be celebrated. In 2020 and 2021, the city festival could not take place because of all…
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…
