City Diaries: Lisbon

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Hello fellow wanderers and welcome to our new feature. We asked our Wanderwomen what their favorite places in their current city are and will be sharing them here.

I mean, if you are going to travel to destinations unknown, you need a quick city guide of the top spots from people you trust, amirite? In our inaugural post, let’s visit some of Michelle’s top spots in her current home, Lisbon, which is now open to Americans!

Favorite Restaurant

Jncquoi Asia for a casual, trendy, modern and chic vibe

Seen by Olivier when I’m in the mood for a fancy hotspot

Mind you, I moved during covid so I wouldn’t say that these are my definitive favourites—so much to still explore!


Favorite Cafe

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Café Sao

Where to Stay

Bairro Alto Hotel or Casa Oliver


Must See Tourist Spot

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Beaches, Sintra

Must See Off the Beaten Path

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Hiking around Setubal

Favorite Neighborhood to explore

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Graça

Favorite Place for Drinks

Memmo Hotel Principe Real, Jncquoi Avenida, Lost In


Favorite Local Getaway

Carcavelos Beach or my own Terrace, Costa Caparica and dining at Borda d'Agua

Favorite Shopping Area

Principe Real

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Principe Real and Graça

Favorite Spa

Terra Heal and Altis Belem Hotel and Spa (but my favourite manicurist and masseuse of all time do house calls) Again, I don’t get out much...


If you had one last day in Lisbon, how would you spend it?

I would spend our last day getting a home service mani pedi and massage on my terrace and then enjoying the view with a bottle of vino verde and bacalao on toast and arugula salad.

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