A trip to Portugal had been on my travel list since the day I graduated in 2017, but life got in the way and it kept getting pushed out further and further. I only made it there after I had moved to London in 2023. After spending 5 years hyping it up in my head I was sure I was going to disappoint myself, but Portugal has exceeded every expectation - with Lisbon taking the crown. In this guide, you'll receive 24 hand-picked recommendations for a first trip to Lisbon, including: 🍳 5 essential places to brunch 🍴 4 best places to grab lunch 🍰 1 spot for the best chocolate cake you will ever eat 🍹 3 wine/cocktail bars 🪟 3 stunning viewpoints 🏛️ 3 architectural gems 👣 2 neighbourhoods to stroll through (not including Alfama, because it would be criminal to charge you for obvious information!) 🚘 3 ideas for day trips from Lisbon (again, not including Sintra which is an obvious choice!)