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LISBON | FADO AT TASCO DO JAIME DA GRAÇA

13 June 2016 ♦

In Lisbon there are scores of fado music shows, pretty much everywhere you look — but if you know anything about me, you’ll understand that the last thing I wanted to see was a show for tourists. So I found Tasco do Jaime da Graça. It’s now one of my…

LISBON | PASTÉIS DE NATA

21 May 2016 ♦

DON’T MISS

When in Lisbon, one must eat pastéis de nata. It’s a two bite tartlet filled with creamy custard, and I dare you to eat only one. (more…)

LISBON | IGREJA DE SÃO DOMINGOS

7 May 2016 ♦

DON’T MISS

When I walked into Igreja de Sāo Domingos, my intent was to gaze at the dazzling period details, examine the venerable statuary and artwork, take some pictures, light a candle, and be on my way. I certainly did not expect to be moved to tears. The cavernous sanctuary was ravaged—pillars…

LISBON | RUA AUGUSTA ARCH

23 April 2016 ♦

DON’T MISS

As arches go, it’s quite impressive—but the real reason it’s on my Lisbon top ten list is for the breathtaking 360° panoramic view from the top. (more…)

STYLE MOMENT | LISBON

4 March 2016 ♦

STYLE MOMENTS

“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers.” -Pat Conroy (1945 – March 4, 2016)

EYE ON DESIGN | LISBON

26 February 2016 ♦

EYE ON DESIGN

One day last week I decided to go to Portugal—and three days later I was in sunny Lisbon. In Lisbon, I found a city set on steep hills, which means that there are panoramic views—of terra cotta tiled rooftops and the wide River Tagus that wraps around Lisbon on its…