Today we’re jetting off to the festive streets of Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, for an immersive journey through the vibrant São João Festival. This is not your ordinary travel guide, as we’re going to uncover the hidden gems of this annual extravaganza and help you celebrate it like a true Tripeiro (a nickname for … Read more
Portugal, long celebrated as a retirement and holiday destination, is rapidly emerging as a hotbed for tech innovation. With a blossoming startup ecosystem and increasing global attention, particularly thanks to the annual WebSummit conference, here are some of the top startups that are transforming Portugal into a tech powerhouse. Have an idea for a startup? … Read more
Choosing a baby name is hard, but choosing to give your baby a Portuguese name will make your name a lot easier. Why? Because there are only so many Portuguese names to choose from. If you’ve spent any amount of time in Portugal, you’ll notice names like João, Maria, Tiago, and Ana popping up continuously. … Read more
In Europe, Halloween isn’t celebrated anywhere near as much as it is in the US. People don’t decorate the outside of their houses, the halloween candy section in supermarkets is very small, and it’s rare to see adults in costume. That’s starting to change a little. It still isn’t a major holiday on the Portuguese … Read more
Fado is a style of music like no other. Mournful, stirring, and you could even say pessimistic – in true Portuguese fashion the lyrics tend to reflect on some of the sadder parts of life. If you’ve never been to Portugal before, chances are you’ve never heard Fado sung before. Listening to Fado is definitely … Read more
Over the past few years, Christmas markets have begun popping up all over the world. Originally a German and Central European tradition, they can now be found in Stockholm, Sydney, and everywhere in between. In Portugal, the Christmas market trend has been slow to catch on. You’ll find a few very small Christmas markets in … Read more
