Who flies premium to Portugal and why it matters – Part 3
Why some places ask you to come back Last weekend, I spent a quiet afternoon in Guimarães. The city had just been named by both the BBC and National Geographic
How Americans flying premium reach Portugal – Part 2
Dan Boland is a pilot who flies a wide-body Airbus A330. He once shared that parents sometimes ask where the playroom is. They imagine a small room on board where
Why Americans fly premium to Portugal: comfort, serenity, purpose – Part 1
Most mornings in Braga begin quietly. The sun rises over tiled rooftops, the bakeries open their doors, and the city moves at a slow, almost thoughtful pace. On certain days,
Who are the Americans choosing Portugal? What their travel habits reveal – Part 3
To read from the start click here. A walk through Braga’s festivals On summer nights in Braga, the old town seems to glow from within. A street musician plays at
Beyond Lisbon: How Americans are redrawing Portugal’s travel map – Part 2
To read from the start click here. From a northern train window From the window of a slow train leaving Braga, the country unfolds in shades of green and terracotta.
Portugal’s American moment: How US travelers are changing the rhythm of visits here – Part 1
Life in the North, seen from a café table… From my café table in Braga, sipping a warming galão, I often find myself listening to the hum of everyday Portuguese