Author: Duncan

  • 10 Beautiful Trees in Lisbon You Need to See in Bloom

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. There’s a very specific moment in Lisbon when you realize the city isn’t just about tiles and…

  • Exploring Lisbon’s Hidden Bars: A Guide to the Best Speakeasies

    Exploring Lisbon’s Hidden Bars: A Guide to the Best Speakeasies

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon has never struck me as a “flashy nightlife” city — which is exactly why its hidden…

  • 🍷 10 Unforgettable Wine Tours & Tastings from Lisbon You Can’t Miss

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. If there’s one thing I’ve learned after living in and exploring Lisbon extensively, it’s this: some of…

  • Lisbon’s Role in the Reconquista: (An In-Depth Guide)

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Whenever I walk up toward the walls of São Jorge or look out over the Tagus at…

  • Lisbon’s Best Wine Spots: Stores, Bars, and Tasting Experiences

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon was the city where I really learned how to slow down and appreciate wine properly. Not…

  • Lisbon’s Forgotten Cemeteries: 6 Historical Burial Grounds

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Cemeteries aren’t on most Lisbon itineraries — but over the years, I’ve found them to be some…

  • Walking Through Lisbon’s Dark Past: A Nighttime Historical Tour

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon is beautiful by day — tiled façades, golden light, postcard viewpoints — but at night, the…

  • 10 Fascinating Facts About Maria Severa: Lisbon’s First Fado Queen

    10 Fascinating Facts About Maria Severa: Lisbon’s First Fado Queen

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. The first time I heard the name Maria Severa, it wasn’t in a history book — it…

  • 13 Best Places to Go Swimming in Lisbon (Beaches + Pools)

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon isn’t just about hills, trams, and viewpoints — over the years I’ve discovered that it’s also…

  • 5 Hidden Rooftop Gardens in Lisbon That Only Locals Know About

    5 Hidden Rooftop Gardens in Lisbon That Only Locals Know About

    Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you book through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend places and experiences I genuinely think are worth it. Lisbon has plenty of famous viewpoints, but over the years I’ve discovered that some of the city’s…