Ana Veiga 
In a country of exceptional wines and ports, something that is often missed off visitors’ drinking lists is Licor Beirão. It might even be a surprise to some that its slogan ‘O licor de Portugal’ and it claims to be the national liquor. Is this really the national drink of Portugal that not many outside …
Lisbon, bright sunny days, wine bars, trams breezing through historic streets. It’s safe to say, December is not often a month that’s associated with Lisbon. So, what does Lisbon offer in December? It’s firmly the low-season and the weather has got chilly, but as Christmas approaches things in Lisbon start to feel quite special. You’ll …
Tomar is a wonderful riverside town around 140km north of Lisbon. With its small-town vibe, and incredible UNESCO heritage site – Convento de Cristo, Tomar is a popular day trip for travelers from Lisbon. If you’re planning a trip, what’s the best way to get from Lisbon to Tomar and back again? Lisbon to Tomar …
On the shores of the Tagus river lies the stunning but dilapidated Quinta da Arealva. It’s a former winery and now fully abandoned, but a unique urban art destination for urban explorers. Where is Quinta da Arealva? Cais do Ginjal is often called the best sunset in Lisbon. It’s hard not to be wowed by …