Gingham is huge in Portugal right now, and I can see why. It has an effortless summery vibe to it that makes you want to have a picnic on the beach, STAT. That said, I don't think I need to explain ...

A surge of innovative openings in the wake of the pandemic has injected new glamour into the romantic port city’s hotel scene ...

with stores ranging from leather and crafts to fashion boutiques. To the west of Rossio/Baixa/Chiado, Bairro Alto is – as the name would suggest – uphill from most of downtown Lisbon.

Pairing thong sandals (aka, flip-flops) with trousers might seem unexpected, but for those in the know, it's one of this year ...