Author: Duncan

  • The Ultimate Guide to Piri-Piri Chicken in Lisbon

    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. Few dishes feel as unmistakably Portuguese as Piri-piri chicken. It’s simple on paper — grilled chicken, chili,…

  • Lisbon Under Moorish Rule: 9 Fascinating Snapshots of Al-Ushbuna

    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. Long before Lisbon became the city we know today, it was known as Al‑Ushbuna — a thriving…

  • 9 Ways Bartolomeu Dias Still Shapes Lisbon’s Spirit of Discovery

    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 full of reminders of the Age of Discovery — sometimes obvious, sometimes hidden in plain…

  • Lisbon and Macau: Two Cities, One Story Across Oceans

    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 a city shaped by the sea, so it’s no surprise that its story stretches far…

  • 7 Amazing Spots to Eat Octopus in Lisbon (and Why You Should)

    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. Octopus is one of those dishes that completely changed my expectations of Portuguese food. When I first…

  • The Best Shisha & Hookah Bars in Lisbon (2026 Guide)

    The Best Shisha & Hookah Bars in Lisbon (2026 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. Lisbon’s nightlife scene has a lot of layers to it, and over the years I’ve noticed that…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Christmas Lights in Lisbon (2026 Edition)

    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. Christmas in Lisbon has a very particular kind of magic. The city doesn’t get snow, of course,…

  • 🏰 Everything You Need to Know About Lisbon’s Old Town

    🏰 Everything You Need to Know About Lisbon’s Old Town

    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’s Old Town is the part of the city that first captured my imagination — and even…

  • Lisbon from the Sky: Top Rooftop Hotel Retreats for Your Next Stay

    Lisbon from the Sky: Top Rooftop Hotel Retreats for Your Next Stay

    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 a city that truly reveals itself from above. After years of living here, I’ve learned…

  • 10 Amazing Things to Do in the Rossio Area of Lisbon

    10 Amazing Things to Do in the Rossio Area of Lisbon

    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. Rossio is one of those places in Lisbon I seem to pass through all the time —…