Fado

Top 5 Coimbra Tickets & Passes: See Portugal’s Academic City

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Top 5 Coimbra Tickets & Passes: See Portugal’s Academic City If you are thinking about a trip to Coimbra, Portugal, you will almost certainly want to plan a visit to a place rich with history and academic custom. Knowing the right tickets and passes can, in a way, change your whole trip, helping you discover its gorgeous landmarks, listen to the sounds of Fado, and get engrossed in student life. That said, figuring out the options can seem a little much at the start. I am here to break down the best picks, making sure that you get the most …

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A Personal Look at the 2025 LisboaLove Fado Festival

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A Personal Look at the 2025 LisboaLove Fado Festival You know, Lisbon has a sound, a kind of deep hum that you feel in its old stone streets. Last spring, I went looking for the source of that hum and, honestly, found myself right in the middle of the ‘LisboaLove Fado’ festival for 2025. It’s almost impossible to talk about Lisbon without mentioning fado, that music of deep feeling and longing, so this event was sort of a must-do for me. Frankly, I went with some expectations, maybe of just a few concerts here and there. What I actually found …

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