Our signature full-day Lisbon history tour. Come take a walking tour of Lisbon led by Paul himself! This is Stories Abroad Tours' most popular tour, and you're getting it at cost! Lucky you. From our website:Â Join us for a full day of exploring the Portuguese capital city. In our Lisbon history tour, we delve deep […]
The Miradouro da Graça is maybe the best view in town. And delightfully, some of Lisbon's Miradouro (literally "golden viewpoints") have kiosks with a full bar and restaurant. This is one of those kiosks. Enjoying an evening with a drink and a beautiful view is one of Lisbon's best activities. Join us, won't you? A delightful evening of […]
No, we've not had a sudden religious conversion. Jesus é Goês is one of our favorite restaurants here in Lisbon. It's Indian food, but probably unlike any other Indian food you've ever had. First off, the eponymous chef (of blessed memory) was Goan. Goa is coastal region of India that was colonized by the Portuguese […]
Want to know how Arielle and Paul met? Well, come find out! We're having a casual "come as you are" Karaoke Night at Cheers Irish Pub in the Bairro Alto neighborhood. The action starts at 9:30pm and runs late into the evening. Come along, don't be shy! Where: Cheers Irish Pub, R. da Atalaia 126, […]
Paul here! This is a trip through the Núcleo Arqueológico da Rua dos Correeiros (NARC) which we've arranged in English. The NARC is maybe my favorite historic site in Lisbon; in the 1990s, when a bank bought a building to refurbish into their new headquarters downtown, they discovered a massive treasure trove of archaeology underneath, dating […]
The night before the "Main Event" party, we're having a casual housewarming party at our place, so you can come and enjoy our (no longer so new) apartment! We will be getting pizzas from our best neighborhood pizza place (trust us, it's amazing), and having a nice time of it. Though it's free we appreciate […]
This is the Party you've all come to enjoy! Cocktails, dinner and dancing the night away in proper Portuguese style to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Arielle and Paul. Where: Palácio da Rocha do Conde D’Óbidos, Jardim 9 de Abril, 1 a 5, 1249-083 Lisboa When: 24th May, 2025; 7.30pm-2am. Dress Code: Look amazing. Wear something […]
How did last night go? I'm sure it was a blast. But now it is time for eggs. And coffee. Come to Brunch. Where: Mendo Cafe. R. Maria 68C, 1170-114 Lisboa When: 5/25/25, Noon-2pm. Costs: Typically 10-15€ per person. Menu: Click here.
Beach day! To celebrate Arielle's Birthday today, we'll be going to the beach! It's just a quick train ride from Lisbon to the beach in nearby Cascais, where we'll be spending the day wandering the beautiful little town, enjoying the waves and soaking up the rays. Please remember that this is an Atlantic Ocean beach […]
Walk The Carnation Revolution Come take a walking tour of Lisbon led by Paul himself! This is one of Paul's favorite tours of Lisbon, and he's giving it to you at cost! Lucky you. From our website: On the 25th of April, 1974 the Portuguese people threw off their shackles. With what became known as […]
If you've never had Nepalese food before, here's your chance! Next door to our house is one of our very favorite restaurants, which is just a humble neighborhood joint. But it's so, so good. Join us, won't you? Nepali cuisine is maybe best described as a fusion of Chinese and Indian; imagine Chinese dumplings rolled […]
Today, we'll be going to one of Paul's favorite local cities, Évora! We'll be leading you on our Évora History Tour at cost. From our website: Évora has one of the most incredible collections of historical sites in all of Portugal. A Roman temple dedicated to a God-Emperor; a Cathedral built in the wake of […]
So this isn't your average tchotchke or souvenir shopping trip. The neighborhood of Chiado is full of interesting, historic shops that sell antique manuscripts, 17th century tiles, handmade capes from Alentejo, Portuguese filigree jewelry, beautiful leather gloves, luxury soaps, and much more! Many of these shops are part of the "Lojas com historia" (stores with […]
The Castelo de São Jorge is the most-visited tourist attraction in Portugal. And for good reason! It is one of the highest points in the city with a view that can't be beat. And even better, they have a lovely restaurant and bar there where you can sip your tipple of choice and watch the […]
