Although I had never been to Lisbon before, everything I kept hearing from friends and family who had visited had me itching to get over to Portugal’s capital. ‘Rach, you will LOVE Lisbon,’ they kept saying and I was sure that I would. So when I learnt that Lisbon was going to be our first stop on the WOW Team Trip earlier this month, I was beside myself with anticipation! As soon as I touched down from my flight from Hamburg, met my driver from the Four Seasons Ritz Lisbon where we were all staying and descended upon the city, I knew that this was my kind of place.
Although we only spent a couple of days in Lisbon, my favourite district by far was Alfama, the historic heart of the city that has changed little in centuries. Constructed on a steep slope and crowned by Castelo de São Jorge, this charming neighbourhood is built from a maze of cobblestoned lanes and steep flights of steps where traditional houses decorated with intricate tiling and peeling paint line the tight passageways. Needless to say, I went snap crazy! Then there were the pastéis de nata, those heavenly Portuguese tarts that are famous the world over. I can’t even begin to describe how mouth-wateringly divine they are — you’ll just have to make the trip to Lisbon and discover yourself!
15 photos that will make you want to visit Lisbon:
If you’re thinking of heading to Lisbon, Not Your Standard has put together a great Guide to Lisbon that is worth checking out for lots of travel inspiration.
Have you ever been to Lisbon? Leave a comment below or use the hashtag #wanderlust_wednesday on Instagram to share your experience with me!
I was so excited when I found out there was a WOW team trip! It was so fun seeing all of the photos you girls took and I loved how you all captured the city in a different perspective! Have you ever considered selling some of your photos as prints on websites like Society6? I know there’s a few I would love to buy and use as wall art in my house - they’re gorgeous!
It really was the most fabulous trip ever Jacqui and I’m so glad you had fun following along with all our updates! No I’ve never considered selling my photos as prints, but if you’re interested in some of them, I will look into it! Could you shoot me an email at [email protected] and we can chat further about it! x