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MEET THE AUTHOR
I’m Jorah Beckett, a British travel writer and the heart behind Lisbonly.co.uk. Lisbon stole my heart during a solo trip in 2017, and now I split my time between Brighton and my favourite city. I write to help UK travellers discover the city’s hidden corners and everyday magic. Life with my wife and two kids is busy, fun, and full of stories worth sharing. When I’m not writing, I’m usually out exploring or enjoying a proper espresso in a cosy café.
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Lisbon Tips
Lisbon Boat Tours Dining That Will Shock You
The first time my daughter Lena ate octopus, we were floating past the Padrão dos Descobrimentos on one of Lisbon ...
Lisbon Boat Tours Wildlife See Nature Live
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Cascais Beach You Must See in 2025
I’ll be honest with you – when my Portuguese neighbour António first told me that daily beach visits would sort out ...
Where to Stay in Lisbon Your Guide to the Best
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Lisbon Beach Fun Where to Swim & Chill
Right, I’ll be honest with you when we first moved from Brighton to Lisbon, I thought I knew beaches. Growing ...
Lisbon Boat Tours History The Best Way to Explore
Picture this: I’m standing on Cais das Colunas with eight-year-old Lena, watching the morning boats prepare for another day of ...
Hotels in Alfama Lisbon Honest Local Recommendations
Every Tuesday morning at 8:15, I hear the bread van honking its little tune outside my flat on Rua dos ...
Lisbon Neighborhoods Why I Never Left After 3 Days
Alright, cards on the table. I used to be the worst kind of tourist. The type who’d actually laminate maps ...
Events & Culture
Lisbon Jewish Quarter Tours with heart and soul
Right, confession time. After eighteen months splitting life between Brighton and Alfama, writing daily about Lisbon for Lisbonly, I thought ...
Moorish Lisbon Historical Tours You’ll Love
Three weeks ago, my son Theo found a piece of green ceramic tile while digging in our building’s courtyard garden ...
Belem Tower See Lisbon from the Top
Last Thursday, I found myself explaining to my Brighton neighbor over WhatsApp why a 500-year-old Portuguese tower yes, the Belem ...
Royal Lisbon Historical Tours Secrets & Palaces
The moment I knew Lisbon’s royal history had completely captured me during our Royal Lisbon Historical Tours? Standing in the ...
Lisbon Nightlife Tours Alternative Unique Party Spots
Picture this scene from last Tuesday. I’m standing outside a packed Bairro Alto bar, watching tourists queue for overpriced cocktails, ...
Belém Lisboa Portugal Monuments, Culture & Pastries
I’m writing this with custard tart crumbs on my keyboard and a slight sunburn from yesterday’s adventure, which pretty much ...
National Tile Museum Lisbon A Family Guide
Right, I need to tell you about the National Tile Museum in Lisbon, but first you need to understand the ...
Lisbon Nightlife The 2AM Truth Nobody Tells You
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Travel Guides
Lisbon Tram Accessibility Made Simple
Key Takeaways About lisbon tram accessibility Tram 28 isn’t your only option – locals use alternatives that are easier to ...
Fatima Day Trip from Lisbon Follow Your Heart
Right, so there I was, squeezed into João's ancient barber chair in Alfama, trying to explain in my terrible Portuguese ...
Lisbon Nightlife Tours Safe Come Laugh With Us
Right, let’s cut through the nonsense. I’m Jorah, been living between Brighton and Lisbon since 2017, and last night I ...
Lisbon Hotels You’ll Love This Year
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Lisbon Tram with Kids Fun & Easy Family Guide 2025
Yesterday morning, my five-year-old Theo asked our Tram 28 driver if he could help collect tickets. The driver, who we’ve ...
Tram 28 Lisbon A Local’s Guide to Urban Adventure
The ancient yellow tram groaned to life at 6:30 AM, its wooden seats still cold from the Lisbon morning mist ...
Lisbon Tram Tours Facts They Don’t Tell Tourists
Yesterday marked my 237th documented ride on Lisbon Tram Tours. Meanwhile, my five-year-old son Theo announced he’d rather walk than ...
Lisbon Day Trips with Kids – 10 Fun & Unforgettable Stories
What Seven Years of Chaos Taught Us About Lisbon Day Trips Test subjects: Lena (8, believes she’s Portuguese royalty) and ...
Food & Drink
Restaurants in Belém Portugal (Best of)
Looking for restaurants in Belém Portugal that aren't complete tourist traps? Right so Belém's proper tricky because it's absolutely rammed ...
Lisbon Food Tours Activities You’ll Love
Lisbon food tours activities start with moments like this: three weeks ago, standing outside a tiny tasca in Mouraria, my ...
Best Seafood Restaurant Lisbon – Eat Like a Local
Seafood restaurant Lisbon vibes, picture this: It’s a warm Sunday afternoon in Alfama, and my five-year-old Theo is attempting to ...
Lisboa Patisserie Where to Find the Best Desserts
Right, let me tell you about the morning that changed everything. There we were, my wife and I, desperately trying ...
Lisbon Restaurants 5 Best Places to Eat in 2025
My eight-year-old Lena just told her Brighton schoolmates that British fish and chips are “okay, but not as good as ...
Lisbon Food Tours First Timers Need Local’s Guide 2025
The moment happened at 11:47 on a drizzly Tuesday morning, somewhere between a crumbling azulejo wall and a fishmonger’s stall ...
Lisbon Food Tours Secret Experiences You Must Try
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Moving to Lisbon
Car Hire Lisbon Made Simple
Quick Takeaways Car Hire Lisbon Book your car hire in Lisbon at least 2-3 weeks ahead for best rates (trust ...
Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon – Food You’ll Love
Right then, confession time. When friends from Brighton visit me here in Lisbon, they often ask about Hard Rock Cafe ...
Alfama Walking Tours Best Miradouros Guide
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Alfama District in Lisbon Our Family’s Wellness Secret
I need to tell you about the morning everything clicked. My son Theo and I were climbing those ancient steps ...
Lisbon Hop On Hop Off Why I Was Completely Wrong
Look, I need to come clean about something that’s been bothering me. For months, I’ve been that smug expat in ...
Lisbon Themed Tours That Locals Actually Love | 2025
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Lisbon Hop-On Hop-Off Tours Your €15 City Solution
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