10 Ways to Improve your Portuguese! (2022)
Studying and learning Portuguese requires dedication and effort! There is no miracle method and no single, perfect strategy for learning Portuguese. But there are very effective and indispensable practices that should be followed by everyone who wants to learn Portuguese. 10 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PORTUGUESE Learning a language, and Portuguese in particular, is like … Read more
ALFAMA, Lisbon – 12 Unmissable Places! (2022)
ALFAMA DOESN’T SMELL LIKE FADO IT SMELLS LIKE PEOPLE, LIKE SOLITUDE A SAD SILENCE IT TASTES OF SADNESS WITH BREAD ALFAMA DOESN’T SMELL LIKE FADO BUT THERE’S NO OTHER SONG”. jOSÉ CARLOS ARY DOS SANTOS ALFAMA, LISBON Old, typical, genuine, charming and charismatic! The Alfama neighborhood is all this and much more! Lisbon is a … Read more
Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon – 15 TOP tips! (2022)
The famous and elegant Avenida da Liberdade is the 35th most expensive avenue in the world. Do you live in lisbon? In that case, I bet you have been there “thousands” of times. But have you ever looked closely at Avenida da Liberdade? As the Portuguese writer José Saramago would say… “If you can look, … Read more
Portuguese and Spanish – Differences and Similarities! (2021)
Many people believe that Spanish and Portuguese are the same language with a different accent. Is this true? Of course not. There are similarities, but in reality we are talking about two different languages. The Portuguese language is similar to the Spanish language, that is a fact. Even those who do not speak either language … Read more
LEARN PORTUGUESE in LISBON. Guide for 2021!
My name is Frederico and I have been a teacher since 1998. And I have been teaching Portuguese to foreigners for 8 years. Many people try to learn Portuguese in Lisbon but not all of them succeed. I can safely say that learning Portuguese is challenging but it is also perfectly possible and fun! LEARN … Read more
VIEWPOINTS in LISBON: 22 Fabulous Tips!(2021)
Viewspoints (miradouros) of Lisbon are just one of the many attractions of the Portuguese capital! Lisbon is known as the “city of the seven hills”. This means that in Lisbon there are several high points from which you can see the beautiful landscapes that characterize it. Important monuments, typical neighborhoods, historic areas, the Tagus River … Read more
Time Out Market in Lisbon
The Ribeira Market (time out Market) was recently revitalized and renovated! In bygone times it was called Mercado 24 de Julho. Since 1892 it has been the king of the capital’s markets and is now one of the coolest places in Lisbon! WHERE IS THE TIME OUT MARKET IN LISBON? It is located in a … Read more
Visiting BELÉM, Lisbon | 16 MUST-SEE Places (2022)
I was born in Belém, grew up in Belém and live in Belém! It is a neighborhood full of charming and beautiful places! For me, Belem is the most beautiful place in the city of Lisbon! Because I know this place like the back of my hand, I will guide you on this journey. Come … Read more
What to visit at EDUARDO VII Park, Lisbon! (2022)
Eduardo VII park of England (usually called only park Eduardo VII) is one of the most beautiful places in the city of Lisbon. The park covers an area of 25 hectares and extends beyond the famous Avenida da Liberdade. EDUARDO VII PARK Until 1902 it was called Parque da Liberdade. In 1903, its name was … Read more
Cost of living in Portugal
LIVING IN PORTUGAL Changing countries isn’t easy! Starting all over again is a task that few can do successfully. In this article we will help you, with concrete data and figures, to prepare this great decision. I’m Portuguese (from Lisbon) and moved to the UK in 2011. I lived there for 3 years and felt … Read more