Dispatches from the road

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First-hand travel essays, local food finds, and destination deep-dives from the people who live and breathe the road.

Europe

Smoke, Fado, and Sardines: A Night in Alfama During the Festas de Lisboa

Every June, Lisbon's oldest neighborhood transforms into an open-air party that lasts until sunrise. We went deep into the alleyways to find out what makes it unforgettable.