eight European countries and Portugal stands out as the country with the best food overall (although Croatia is certainly a close second). The food was next-level good, whether we ate dishes showcasing local ingredients, fusion cuisine that brought together Japanese and Portuguese flavors, or traditionally-prepared pastel de nata — custard tarts — and salt cod. (I’ve been to)
"A Fatty's Guide to Traveling and Eating the World" is a monthly travel and food column here at Salon that’s dedicated to helping travelers of all sizes find adventure
If you’re flying into Lisbon, you’ll find the airport is relatively small. It was built before the surge of tourists flooded the country, which can cause some havoc when flying in, but fewer problems when flying out.
When planning your Portugal itinerary, consider Lisbon your hub, but don’t stay just in the city. With incredible sightseeing, wineries, beaches and parks close by, it would be a shame not to venture out.
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