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An old friend - plaid - returns this autumn with a new attitude, different colours and sizes for every taste

The new platform has information on various ideal places to take your four-legged friends, across different parts of the country.

The fragrance brand PHLUR is now available in Portugal, highlighting the concept that scents can reflect different moods.

An exploration of the 7 wonders of Portugal, highlighting that they encompass much more than just historical monuments, ranging from fashion trends to cultural preferences.

We had an agreement. And now she says she wants to put them in daycare, that she wants to go back to work, that she is fed up with the house, that she needs to get some air, to be around grown-ups. A column by Cláudia Lucas Chéu.

On the beaches of Northern Portugal, there is a sensory paradox. Outside, heat and cold wind. And inside, the sea that freezes and makes the blood circulation think twice. A chronicle by Vivien Merciel Suarez

A lighting piece designed in Portugal has achieved success in the French market and is now being released in a new, exclusive edition.

At the top of the Jardim da Sereia in Coimbra lies Livraria Tróia, which aims to be “small, strange, universal.” Behind the counter is a reader who decided to change his life after 20 years working as an engineer.


The starting bell for the routine is rung with rhythm. From the hip-hop of Jurassic 5, Skee-Lo, and Eve to the vibrant rock of The White Stripes and The Walkmen, here is the perfect playlist for Back to School.

Home Home & Garden How to work the nocturnal niche trend and create a cosy, cocoon space How to work the nocturnal niche trend and create a cosy, cocoon space Autumn is all about an atmospheric interior, tactile textures and layered lighting with longer nights, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Imagine a stew of juicy tomatoes, still warm from the midday sun; aubergines with their firm, glossy purple skins; waxy peppers and courgettes — all cooked together in a symphony The post Ratatouille: a last taste of summer appeared first on Portugal Resident.

“Fast food does not have to be junk food,” says Conceição Calhau in “Swallowing toads causes weight gain - the weight of emotions on health and the scale,” where she debunks myths and reminds us that “eating little and eating poorly can cause weight gain.”



Home Luxury New Homes What luxury living looks like in Portugal's Western Algarve What luxury living looks like in Portugal's Western Algarve The western Algarve, at the southwestern edge of Europe, is shaped by a protected Atlantic coastline, open landscapes, surf culture, national parks, vineya

Research was conducted using a sample of 980,000 participants.

A new study highlights the differences in drinking and cooking habits among the Portuguese population.

I know I may have spent a good part of my life imagining that paradise was somewhere with restaurants, bookshops, airports, people, and something going on. But a countrywoman was born within me. A column by Carolina Lins.

And then there are social networks. They turn into the negative of Snow White's stepmother's magic mirror, next to which teenagers always feel they are lacking a little something to be perfect.

It is not my fault that I was born in a country with the highest density of poor souls per square metre, it is not my fault that I have healthy self-esteem and that I am proud of my appearance. A column by Cláudia Lucas Chéu.

The exclusive fragrance line from the brand Le Labo is now available in the Portuguese market.


A budget-friendly jacket sold at Lidl has become a viral sensation in the Portuguese market due to its affordable price point.

An analysis of the increasing popularity of solo travel among the Portuguese population.

One cannot entirely trust those who do not appreciate the only truly free meal the cosmos offers us: a night of sleep, free for the rich, the poor, and those in between. A column by Cláudia Lucas Chéu.

Avoided for years - even in soup -, the potato is now one of the stars of the healthy recipe trend shared on social media. And, according to two nutritionists, it is all just a trend. But that is not necessarily a bad thing.

Me: two arms, two legs, hair, salary, car, clothes, chores, washing machine. I am an adult: I buy candles for my birthday — and if I don't, no one will do it for me. A column by Henrique Pinto de Mesquita.

“We feel this opens doors to people who wouldn't enter the hotel or JNcQUOI Fish because they were intimidated,” says chef Filipe Carvalho, who also manages the kitchen of this Lisbon kiosk.
