We all have our favorite places. For me, one of those places is Évora, Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage city just over an hour’s drive from Lisbon and set to be Europe’s Capital of Culture in 2027. Here are a few of the things I love most about living in Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, and some insider tips to help you navigate a visit.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. After 15 years as an independent content creator for travel and tourism, she has been enjoying extended stays abroad for the past decade, the inspiration behind her travel memoir, "I Could Live Here" (November 2023)
It’s been almost a year since I wrote about the death of my father and the complex emotions I experienced as a result of being in South America when he passed.
This time, it is aging (I celebrated my 54th birthday this month) in an ancient city in Portugal that inspired me to share my thoughts about politics, travel, and hope.
Ellen Barone is an American writer and wanderer. After 15 years as an independent content creator for travel and tourism, she has been enjoying extended stays abroad for the past decade, the inspiration behind her travel memoir, "I Could Live Here" (November 2023)