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7 Things To Know Before Coming to Lisbon!
Thursday, 07 June 2018
1. Lisbon is the second oldest capital in Europe After Athens in Greece, Lisbon is one of the oldest capitals in Europe. Lisbon’s history extends back to the pre-Roman era. After, the Romans, Germans and the Moors ruled the city before 1147. 1147 saw the takeover of the city by the Portuguese Christian crusaders who
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Best 3 Day Trips to take from Lisbon!
Tuesday, 05 June 2018
1. Cascais Cascais is a beautiful fishing village just a 30 minute train journey away. The train tickets are not expensive which makes it a very good option for a sunny afternoon out with friends or family! The centre of Cascais itself is very charming and there are many bars, restaurants, gift shops and museums
5 words to make you sound like a local
Sunday, 03 June 2018
Portuguese can be a difficult language to learn how to speak fluently so why not try and use these slang words to help you sound more like a local! 1. Tô This is the Portuguese way for answering the phone. It comes from the word estou, which is the Portuguese 1st person from of the
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The Best Pasteis de Nata in Lisbon
Friday, 01 June 2018
Lisbon is famous for the ‘pastel de nata’ – the Portuguese custard tart. It’s ingredients are quite simple: a puff pastry filled with a custard tart made of cream, egg yolk, sugar, flour and lemon zest. However with so many places to taste these tarts, competition to be the best is high! We have selected
5 Famous Street Art in Lisbon!
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
Lisbon’s street art is always changing! Why not join us on our Street Art tour every Saturday to discover the hidden art of the city for yourself! 1. Leftist Propaganda – Bairro Alto After the revolution in 1974 in which the Portuguese dictator Salazar was overthrown, leftist propaganda appeared all over the streets of
The 6 Best Apps for visiting Lisbon!
Monday, 21 May 2018
There is always so much going on this vibrant city that sometimes it is impossible to know where to start! So, to help you discover Lisbon in the best way, we have found the top 5 best apps for visiting Lisbon! 1. Lisboa Cool This genuinely is one of the coolest travel apps ever!
Eurovision Is Coming To Lisbon!
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
A brief history… Following the rebuilding of war-torn Europe in the 1950s, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) launched Eurovision as a project to unite the European countries with a light entertainment programme. Nowadays, Eurovision is the longest running annual international TV song competition. Since beginning in 1956, it has been one of the most watched
Easly travelling on a budget in Lisbon
Friday, 13 April 2018
We know that traveling on a budget is sometimes difficult, so here are our ideas to explore Lisbon without over-spending… Explore cheap museums and galleries Lisbon offers many amazing museums and galleries that are cheap to enter (or even free!) every day. So, if you’re looking to escape the rain or sun during your
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Pop Lisbon’s Cherry – best ginginha in Lisbon
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Ginja (otherwise known as Ginjinha) is an authentic and typical Portuguese liquor, usually served in a shot glass with a fruit at the bottom. A drink is enjoyed by everyone, all of different ages and backgrounds. It is a bursting and delicious mix of ginja (cherry) berries, alcohol and sugar, and your mouth is sure
Christmas: best things to do during the holidays
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
If you have decided to visit Lisbon during this magical time of the year that’s Christmas, you have made the perfect decision ! The city has plenty of options for those traveling alone, families, friends and couples – you name it. We have picked up some lovely ideas and plans for you to do while
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