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Lisbon is one of our favorite cities in the world, and this guide covers everything from the Fado dinner you can't skip to the airport taxi you absolutely should, the viewpoint that beats every other, and why the most iconic tram in Europe probably isn't worth queuing for.

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Portugal is in the Schengen Area — and depending on your passport, that matters a lot. Here's what every non-EU traveller needs to know before booking.

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Porto gave its name to Portugal, its wine to the world, and its Francesinha to anyone brave enough to eat a kilogram of cheese-covered meat for lunch — and this guide gives you everything you need to do it properly, including the honest opinions on what's actually worth your time.

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Golden cliffs, warm waters, and some of the best seafood in Europe. Here's everything you need to know to plan your Algarve trip — straight from people who live in Portugal.

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You don't need to be fluent — but these 10 Portuguese phrases will earn you genuine smiles from locals and make your trip so much better.

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Aljezur is the wild, crowd-free corner of the Algarve with pirate beaches, a Moorish castle that translates to "island" despite being landlocked, Europe's most protected sweet potato, and a festival where 40,000 people eat 35 tonnes of it — and it's exactly as extraordinary as that sounds.

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Central Portugal is the country's overlooked gem — a vast, varied region of historic university cities, dramatic mountain ranges, medieval villages, and quiet river valleys. From the university city of Coimbra to the Serra da Estrela mountains and the walled town of Óbidos, this is Portugal at its most authentic.

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From pastel de nata to bacalhau — our honest guide to the best Portuguese food, written after nearly 4 years of eating our way across the country.

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Discover the best money tips for Portugal — from cutting grocery bills to finding cheap housing. Real advice for expats and families living their best life in Portugal.

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We listed 26 resorts in El Salvador that are worth checking out! This article includes a Google Maps link and categorization by activities or location. Enjoy!

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In this article we'll discuss how you get get data on your phone and ready to go when you land in any country!

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How we traveled to Popoyo, Nicaragua from our home in Lisbon, Portugal with our 9 month old daughter!

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Here are our 4 key take aways from our trip with a 8 month old baby to the Netherlands with TAP Airlines.

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Our first flight as a family with baby Nora! We went to the Netherlands 🛫