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12 February 2021 ● 3 minutes

Portugal is known more for its sunny sights, luscious beaches, and warm vacations, but our small country is exceptionally diverse in terms of scenery. Three or four hours by car…

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5 Medieval Castles You Should Know About

12 August 2020 ● 4 minutes

Portugal is one of the oldest countries in the world. While Ethiopia or Greece have histories that go back way further, Portugal is identifiable as a singular nation-state since 1139.…

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The Makings of Portuguese Azulejo

19 June 2020 ● 3 minutes

As one of the key aspects of Portuguese cultural identity, Amalia Home Collection tries to bring the aesthetic sensibility of our forebears to every product. There is a distinctive Portuguese…

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5 Portuguese pastries that aren’t custard tarts

02 March 2020 ● 3 minutes

We love pastéis de nata! They are one of the crown jewels of Portuguese cookery, and they have become a true global icon. But Portuguese pastry tradition is rich, storied,…

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How To Incorporate Your Travels Into Your Home Decor

16 October 2019 ● 4 minutes

Anyone who loves to travel accepts that this is an essential part of who they are. To be a traveler is to live with curiosity and a desire to know…

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The Most Amazing Summer Destinations In Portugal

25 July 2019 ● 5 minutes

What has made Portugal the new ‘it’ summer destination? With tourism growing at a rate of 12 percent year-over-year since 2015 making for over 12.7 million foreign visitors (in a…

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The 5 Most Beautiful Cafés In Portugal

13 June 2019 ● 6 minutes

The Portuguese have a huge tradition of spending time at cafés alone or with company. Drinking coffee, especially espresso, in Portugal is an everyday part of life, with cafés found…

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Why Hotel Bed Linen Feels So Amazing?

22 March 2019 ● 3 minutes

We all have experienced the luxurious feeling of crawling into the fresh sheets of an amazing hotel bed. But you should't have to spend hundreds of dollars for a five-star…

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The most romantic getaways in Portugal

20 February 2019 ● 6 minutes

Portugal is a country full of beautiful landscapes and romantic places. From dazzling palaces to exotic beaches, there are places for all the tastes. Join us in a trip through…

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Manuelino, Portuguese unique style of architecture

27 January 2019 ● 3 minutes

Manuelino is the style that marks the Portuguese artistic and architectural shift away from the late Gothic during the reign of King Manuel I, between 1469 and 1521. Manuelino architecture…

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