Fado: Past and Present Fado is so much more than a music genre. Whereas many associate it to the mournful word “saudade” (a very Portuguese kind of longing), it can also be vibrant and merry. Fado is such a rich and diverse kind of music that the lyrics can be about […]
Continue ReadingBest Restaurants in Porto and Around Ah… the North! Always full of charm and character. The best restaurants in Porto are a tasteful combination of charisma, class and uniqueness. An absolute beacon of culinary brilliance is Casa de Chá da Boa Nova (Matosinhos), one of the best restaurants in Porto, […]
Continue ReadingHandpicked hotels in Portugal: the charm of the Douro Valley Marrying wine and tourism is one of the most pleasurable ways of experiencing Portugal. At the Douro Valley, entrepreneurs and oenologists know this well. The cradle of Portugal’s best wines and a region of unblemished beauty, the Douro Valley is […]
Continue ReadingMagical Minho In the beginning, there was Minho Portugal began as a nation in the beautiful northern region of Minho. It was in Guimarães, that King D. Afonso Henriques and declared independence. For this reason, the Portuguese look at the most northern region of the country as the cradle of […]
Continue ReadingDiscovering the Center of Portugal If you want to feel the heartbeat of this wonderful country, go to the center of Portugal. One of the most delightful regions in the country, the center of Portugal has plenty to offer. Spreading between Óbidos and the Serra da Estrela, the center of Portugal […]
Continue ReadingTraditional and contemporary: Porto voted Best European City Break Destination in 2017 Porto was unanimously elected Best European Destination 2017. 20 selected destinations competed for the prestigious title and Porto was chosen as one of the top places to travel in 2017. Why is Porto the best European city break […]
Continue ReadingShopping in Lisbon: a small selection of not-to-be-missed shops Whether you’re window-shopping, on retail therapy or determined to take some bespoke souvenirs home with you, shopping in Lisbon can be extremely fun. Some of the best shopping in Lisbon happens at Baixa and Chiado. These two historical districts are […]
Continue ReadingBest restaurants in Lisbon: a flavorsome guide So, what are the best restaurants in Lisbon? This is the question that never fails to pop up in the mind of the curious traveler. At Episode Travel with Art we know that exquisite, one-of-a-kind gastronomic experiences really matter to most of our […]
Continue ReadingA Way of Being Modern: Almada Negreiros at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation “To be modern is just like being elegant: it is not a way of dressing, but a way of being”. Written on the walls of one of the exhibition rooms at Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, these words, pronounced by Portuguese […]
Continue ReadingLisbon Ibero-American Capital of Culture: all roads lead to Lisbon Past and present intertwine in this exciting cultural celebration that is Lisbon Ibero-American Capital of Culture. Hundreds of artists and creatives from the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas will take-over the capital for the next 12 months, through more than […]
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