Hotels
Located in Lisbon's historical centre of Alfama, the hotel Memmo Alfama may be the perfect place from which to take in the sights of the city's old town, such as the cathedral and the São Jorge Castle, and it's certainly the perfect place to enjoy...
Eating Out
We arrived in the heart of buzzing Bairro Alto for dinner at The Decadente, one of Lisbon’s most popular eateries for travellers and locals alike. Hearing all sorts of praise for their locally produced and affordable fare, those who discover that...
Hotels
Palácio Belmonte sits on the eastern fringes of Castle St George in the Alfama region of the historic city of Lisbon, a hidden Moorish gem that's not exactly what you would call a hotel. Set within a 15th Century stone house, and only recognisable...
Eating Out
For those of you partial to your seafood shelled, Cervejaria Ramiro in downtown Lisbon is a little slice of heaven. Opened in the 1950s as a beer-house (its no-messin' aesthetic practically unchanged since), the owners soon introduced seafood due to...
Bars & Nightlife
With cocktail names like Jingle Bells Batman Smells, Cleopatra Comin’ Atcha and Right Said Fred you know you’re onto a winner. You also know that the team had sampled a few too many concoctions when coming up with these corkers, and you...
Hotels
Travellers to Portugal wanting a taste of boutique hotel at B&B prices are in for a treat when visiting Lisbon’s Casa das Janelas com Vista, located in the hip Biarro Alto district. As the name suggests, the building – a former basketry...
Hotels
Joining a list of international hotels, hostels and apartments that put creativity, simplicity and experience ahead of luxury and extravagance; The Lisbonaire Apartments are a fun and imaginative addition to the Lisbon hotel scene. Much like...
City Notes
Chefs Karina Mejía and Israel Montero combine the tradition of Provençal cuisine with the soul and passion of Mexico in Saint Jacques Bistrot, their new gastronomic spot in the capital city's affluent Polanco neighbourhood. Allowing diners to...
City Notes
Located next door to Hotel Wilmina, which is housed in a former Berlin-Charlottenburg women's prison, Lotta Tagesbar has opened its doors, the café cum deli and bar designed by the same team behind Wilmina and serving an exquisite menu of healthy...
City Notes
With an enviable seafront location close to Barcelona and its airport, and having undergone a recent refurbishment, AC Hotel Gavà Mar is a 69-room hotel that is ideal for the business traveller, but also a surprising destination for the discerning...
City Notes
With interiors inspired by the Art Deco of Palm Beach County in Miami, and serving delicious ice cream on a newly pedestrianised street just off Barcelona's renowned Passeig de Gràcia, Amiko is not simply a 'heladería', rather it's a sensory...
Dispatches
Minimalism and elegance, too, are gaining fast as popular choices for serene, sophisticated interiors. Simplicity, clean lines, and curative approaches to decor are all that these two styles are made of, bringing home really calm and clarity within...
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Wellness Trends for 2025: A series of posts designed to uncover the most progressive concepts in wellness for the year ahead. Number Eight: Restorative Home Design. In the pursuit of wellness, many people are turning their attention homeward....
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Austin’s housing market has seen a significant boom in recent years, with many homeowners looking to boost their property’s value through home improvement projects. In a city where home prices continue to rise, updating key areas of a property,...