When we were staying at out 4th AirBnB in Lisboa discovery mode was near the Amoreiras shopping center, I knew the area was more on the business/residential side – which I was looking for after a 10-day stay in the...
How to Rent an Apartment in Lisbon
If you want to find an apartment in Lisbon, prepare to be frustrated…and to shell out some dough. Lisbon is no longer the cheap place to live. Due to its gorgeous climate and everyone gushing about how amazing it...
How to Spend a Weekend in Lisbon
Lisbon is awesome. It’s beautiful, it’s safe, it has culture and it is tons of fun. When friends say they are coming, I usually recommend that they come for a minimum of 14 days. However, I know most people...
Guide to Having a Dog in Lisbon, Portugal
We recently adopted a puppy named Santino (Yell the name like SANTINO from Godfather) from a great rescue up near Coimbra called Pegadas & Bigodes (they are wonderful – highly recommended – Natasha really cares). He was abandoned by...
How to have Patience in Portugal
Portugal means long lines. Portugal means slow walkers who don’t move out of the way. People speak quickly, but take their time in their conversation with the cashier when you’re in a rush and waiting on line. As a New...
The (Almost) Complete Guide to Lisbon Portugal
I decided to put together this (Almost) complete guide to Lisbon Portugal based on my travels, moving to the country, dealing with locals and learning about what it means to be an expat in Portugal. As some of our...
50 Must Have Tips for Moving to Lisbon
Moving to a new country can be hard, confusing and scary. I went through those feelings in that exact order multiple times when I officially moved to Lisboa earlier this year. It had been 6 years in the making...
Lisbon Art Classes
I’ve made art my entire life. As I got older, life (work) got in the way. That’s why I began taking art courses, it made it so I had to create. In NYC I took classes at the Art...
Lisbon Airport Guide
Lisbon has become one of Europe’s hottest travel destination. I’ve been traveling here for over five years and the tourism boom is exponential. Why is this so? Lisbon is inexpensive compared to most other major European capitals, it is...
Best Parks in Lisbon
There are tons of reasons to love Lisbon. It offers some of the most beautiful panoramic views, incredible street art, wonderful museums, great food, and wine. There is one other thing that you will absolutely love about the city,...
Jardim Gulbenkian
If you ask me, parks are the hearts of cities. When I lived in NYC, Central Park and Riverside Park were a part of my daily routine. Now that Lisbon, Portugal is my home base, I am thrilled to say...
Where to Purchase Appliances in Lisbon
As a tech geek-ified family getting modern electronics in Portugal is a horror and a nightmare. Get stuff shipped, charged 10x VAT, bring it yourself the electrical setup in apartments break everything. We moved to Lisbon, we brought over...
Best Gyms in Lisbon Portugal
As most of you know I work online all day, that’s a dangerous thing for someone who lives in Lisbon where food is delicious (and cheap). Lucky for me, before settling here I got to try tons of gyms....
Where to Eat In Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon is a great city for food. If you know where to go. Lisbon is on an uptick and so is its restaurant culture, so if you’re willing to explore and be adventurous you will enjoy some amazing meals....
Cemitério dos Prazeres (Pleasures Cemetery) in Lisbon
I’m a big fan of cemeteries. This is not because I’m morbid or have an unhealthy obsession with the dead. I love cemeteries because they are quiet places, filled with art. They are gorgeous sculpture gardens that offer tons...
Top Ten Neighborhoods in Lisbon Portugal
I wanted to put together my impression of the Top 10 neighborhoods in one of the best cities of the world; Lisbon, Portugal! I have had the pleasure of staying in most of these neighborhoods in Lisbon....
