We choose every hotel for our experiences the same way: we go, we stay, and we check whether it’s a good fit for our travelers. Just like one size doesn’t ...
The Grande Real Villa Itália has many a story to tell. This five-star Cascais landmark began life as the private Atlantic residence of Umberto II, the last King of Italy, ...
Mafra is one of those towns that stops you mid-sentence. You turn a corner, and there it is: a Baroque palace and convent so vast, so audacious in scale, that ...
You won’t believe you’re checking into a Holiday Inn Express when you walk through the doors of the Príncipe Real property in Lisbon. We chose this hotel the way we ...
There is a moment, somewhere past Évora, when the highway thins out, the towns get smaller, and the light goes gold and enormous, and you start to understand why the ...
Order a glass of vinho verde on a terrace in Porto or a round of Super Bock at a tasca in Lisbon, and you’ll notice the toast changes depending on ...
Some places you visit because they’re on your bucket list or everyone talks about them. Mafra’s National Palace is a hidden gem that few know exists, but it’s a must-experience ...
A restored 300-year-old village outside Mafra, and the two Lisboetas who brought it back to life Passion Project for Time Travelers: How It All Started I first found Aldeia da ...
There aren’t many hot dogs in the world that stop us in our tracks. Admittedly, the IKEA dog has its appeal – once a year. BUT then there is Gazela’s ...
Aldeia da Mata Pequena isn’t just a place to stay, nor a series of houses offering vacation accommodation. This very special place is a family’s passion project that led to a ...
