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Our Porto Black Book
Unlike sunny, bustling Lisbon, Porto is rugged, misty, and moody: medieval alleys tumbling down steep hillsides, decaying buildings with faded Art Deco signs, hand-painted azulejos on churches and train stations, and narrow homes stacked above the Douro River. We asked 14 locals and insiders to share their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and stay.
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Three Portuguese Road Trips through a Craft Lens
For all of Portugal’s newfound attention, its centuries-old craft traditions remain unchanged and still shape daily life here. Patterns of Portugal author Christine Chitnis maps three road trips through the North, Alentejo, and Algarve, following the artisans, materials, and landscapes that define each region.
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Back of House: José António Uva, São Lourenço do Barrocal & Na Praia
Few hoteliers think in centuries. José António Uva inherited not just a property but a responsibility: a 200-year-old farming estate in the Alentejo that his family has called home for…
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Dispatch from Sesimbra
Less than an hour south of Lisbon, Sesimbra remains one of those places Portuguese families have long preferred to keep to themselves. Tucked between the Atlantic and Arrábida Natural Park, this working fishing village trades the beach-club scene for charcoal-grilled seafood, turquoise coves, ancient castles, and a slow lifestyle that still revolves around the sea.
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Hats That Pack
Whether you’re in the Côte d’Azur, Mexico, or Brooklyn (all similar climates at this point!), we found a hat for every setting. From straw to canvas or cotton, they’re floppy and pack flat so you don’t need to be fussy with their shape when you’re on the move.
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Yolo Journal Summer Issue 22
Summer 2026
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