CREATE

Casa Angelita

In a quirky street in Sao Bento, nestled between tattoo artists, second-hand clothes stores and art galleries, is Casa Angelita, an atelier selling beautiful home decor and art pieces in front and hosting ceramics workshops. Classes are taught by the talented Julia San Millan and cater for everyone - from complete beginners to the more experienced. During the workshop, participants make and paint their choice of ceramic art, from coffee mugs to vases or butter dishes. Fabulously therapeutic!

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By Taryn King, local expat and WHEREVER columnist.

Drink

Wine Tasting at Palácio Ludovice Wine Experience Hotel

Tucked away in the hotel’s restaurant Federico, under its impressive atrium with its vertical gardens, and contemporary cool decor, you’ll find a menu mixing traditional Portuguese recipes and French classics by Chef Ricardo Simões, and, even better – the opportunity to learn a little something about Portuguese wines. Sit back and relax while Junior, the charming sommelier explains the different regions’ characteristics, from North to South. And, of course, enjoy a few glasses with their backstory, from the perfect Douro Valley Crasto Rosé to a fresh Louco Vinho Branco from Setubal and a rich Alentejo Tinto from Quinta do Paral. From just 25 euros pp. @​​palacioludovicehotelofficial

Dine

Pica Pau

Traditional Portuguese food at its simple, honest best. Pica Pau in Principe Real is the brainchild of Chef Luís Gaspar with traditional dishes honoured. There are no perfect or symmetrical cuts (thus avoiding waste), or impeccable plating. It is all about taste and tradition. With dishes from every region of the country, including the islands, and an extensive list of Portuguese wines, Pica Pau mixes contemporary and traditional design elements to create a comfortable, elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

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BUT FIRST, COFFEE Liberty Cafe

All good things in life start with good coffee! And good coffee has been perfected at Liberty Cafe, the latest brunch spot to open in Santos. With experienced baristas serving up speciality coffee from some of the best roasters, and a bean that changes daily, this is a coffee experience that doesn’t disappoint. The menu promises food with soul and, although small, it has some interesting (and Instagramable) dishes such as syrniki (cottage cheese pancakes).

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For a date night, my husband and I love going to Tavola – a beautifully decorated Italian restaurant with a romantic ambience tucked away in a quiet backyard. The talented chef creates wonderful pasta creations with locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, and there’s a great wine list from local boutique wineries.

Saturdays often take us out of the city and into the surrounding mountains. The hike up to mountain cottage Jure Franko on Trebević is one of our favourite activities for an afternoon in nature.

Summer in Sarajevo means one thing: Sarajevo Film Festival! The biggest film festival in Southeast Europe always takes place in August. It attracts tourists and the film industry from all over the world. The city becomes a giant outdoor event space with open-air cinemas, free concerts, and streets closed off to traffic and turned into dance floors. Bars and restaurants are open until late, and the energy of the city and the people is irresistible!