Destination Feature: Lisbon
Reflections - On Lisbon's Popularity
We've just returned from a month sunning ourselves in Portugal, and while maybe the country's viral surge in popularity peaked over a year ago, Lisbon remains a very cool (and very popular) destination today. Ironically, I have somewhat longingly looked back at the times during the Covid era, when the city (and airports and restaurants) were much less crowded, and it felt like there was so much space to enjoy everything. There were secret spots to be embraced, travel discoveries to cherish. I didn't really understand it then, but the Portuguese really retreated during the pandemic - more so than other societies we experienced - leaving us with the impression that many towns and villages were far less populated than they actually are. Only in the last 2 years have they really become a bustling city once again. Reservations are (now) de rigeur. The cheap hotel rates have vanished. And forget breezing through a largely empty airport. Alongside this surge of Lisbon-fandom, the prospect of discovering secret and special spots has diminished.
But there's a rationale as to why Lisbon has really become re-born: it's a marvelous city with so much to explore, so many textures and layers that reveal itself to the repeat visitor. Our bucket list of spots to visit only continues to grow - and we can't manage to keep up with all the new openings that tantalize our readings and network recommendations. It's all the more reason why approaching Lisbon with expert knowledge is essential... Continue Reading the Editor's Note
Stay: Hotel das Amoreiras
Eat: Magnolia Bistrot
Listen: Fado Underground
Guide to a Rainy Day
In the off-chance of a deluge, how to spend your time
Learn from Our Experience 🗝️Resources and Intel
Intel: Navigating the Lisbon Airport
Don't miss your flight. Plan ahead.
Musings
Listen/Watch: EuroVision em Portugal
For Dreaming of: 60 years de Cantar, Portugal's top Performances.
Watch: 'Poor Things'
For Dreaming of: Lisbon's fantastical Architecture.
Taste from Afar: Portuguese Flan
For Dreaming of: a Classic National Sweet.
Beauty: Palácio Nacional de Queluz
Just 20 minutes west of Lisbon is this fantastical palace, often compared to Versailles - but, we’d like to say it’s more ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ We glimpse this singular moment of dance amongst elaborate wall coverings before we enter the grand ballroom.
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