Blanche finds Lisbon melancholy in a specifically Portuguese way she considers one of the most interesting qualities a city can have, and she becomes invested in fado. Hazel finds Portugal practical and well organized, approves of the food without reservation, and puts her phone down entirely in the Alentejo.
Coming soon
Hotels and Stays
Bairro Alto Hotel Lisbon, for the bathroom assessment
Six Senses Douro Valley
Convento do Espinheiro, in Evora
Vidago Palace, for the thermal spa
Experiences
The Lisbon fado evening
The Alentejo, where Hazel puts her phone down
The cork forest walk
The Douro Valley wine
Restaurants and Cafes
The pasteis de nata, delivered as peer review
Douro and Alentejo wines
Portuguese olive oil
Planning
TAP Air Portugal, with a Douro river cruise as the way through the valley
