Sustainable things to do in Lisbon
When we travel, particularly at an international level, it’s important to think about our actions and how we can be more responsible travelers. Tourism naturally has an impact, both environmental and at a human level, affecting the places, the lifestyle of people, and the ecosystem. If you are planning to travel to Portugal soon…
July 15, 2023
10 Portuguese cheeses you must try
This one goes out to all the cheese lovers out there! If you still didn’t know that Portugal is cheese heaven, it’s about time you start exploring all the different cheeses that our country has to offer. For a small territory, Portugal boasts a rich variety of options, both from the mainland and our…
March 14, 2021
LISBON AND ITS SUSTAINABLE WAY OF LIVING
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Europe, constantly evolving and resilient to changes. The city is conscious of the ecological footprint, making sustainable choices on the path to a thriving future. Lisbon, like many other big cities in the world, has tons of waste to deal with. On the other hand, it is…
January 25, 2021
How to discover Lisbon with kids – And survive to tell the story!
If discovering Lisbon and treading its seven hills might be already challenging by itself, imagine going up and down each and every one of these hills with one, two or three children, tired, hungry and always asking: Are we there yet? Are we? ARE WEEEE? Or with teenagers asking to take a picture of them…
December 24, 2020
SET THE TABLE, PORTUGUESE ESSENTIALS
Portuguese people love to host and many well-known Portuguese industries and crafts exist to supply this tradition. When it comes to food, Portuguese people make it a happening! A meal is much more than eating, all round the world and in Portugal is no exception. It’s the gatherings, the love for hosting, the long chattings…
December 9, 2020
FRUITS FROM PORTUGAL
WHAT FRUITS WE GROW AND EAT IN PORTUGAL? Portugal produces many delicious seasonal fruits. In this article, we share with you the most traditionally eaten in Portugal. Each season has its charm that allows us to include fresh and nutritious food in our daily lives while supporting local production and protecting the environment….
September 11, 2020
Bacalhau à Brás – Portuguese Codfish Recipe
Bacalhau. Even though this word is Portuguese for cod the truth is that, when anyone says bacalhau here in Portugal, we are referring to salted cod, which for us is the default. The Portuguese love affair with salted cod has been going strong for over 500 years. Portuguese waters are abundant in fish, yet cod isn’t…
June 9, 2020