Daniela Sunde-Brown
Writer at Freelance
Freelance travel & food writer in Portugal 🇵🇹 Tiles, tarts, tascas, repeat. Words for Olá Daniela, Telegraph Travel, Epic Travel, Broadsheet, Good Food...
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3 weeks ago |
oladaniela.com | Daniela Sunde-Brown
Alentejo sunsets always feel a little unreal – like someone’s nudged the saturation just slightly too far. That warm evening glow was our welcome to Hotel Convento de São Paulo, a place that had felt like a myth in my mind. We arrived as the sun was dropping low behind the Serra d’Ossa, after a slow drive along winding roads thick with eucalyptus, cork trees, and scrubby native brush.
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1 month ago |
oladaniela.com | Daniela Sunde-Brown
Lisbon – it’s a city of cobbled streets, clattering trams, tiled façades, and surreal light that I currently call home. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, choosing where to stay in Lisbon can feel a little overwhelming – not because of a lack of good options, but because each neighbourhood has its own personality. The good news?
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1 month ago |
oladaniela.com | Daniela Sunde-Brown
While you’ll always be able to eat well (even without a reservation) in Lisbon, if you’re chasing a seat at one of its buzziest tables, or want to revisit the beloved classics that locals still swear by – you’ll need to plan ahead. I’ve lived in Lisbon since 2018 and spent years as a food critic before then, so I’m cautious when it comes to hyped-up spots. I’ll often wait a few months to see if the buzz sticks.
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1 month ago |
oladaniela.com | Daniela Sunde-Brown
For more than 500 years the people of Redondo have dug their hands into the terra, digging up clay to make earthenware pottery with the heart and soul of the Alentejo. Both wine and pottery production flourished in Redondo in the 19th century, and it continues to be the Alentejo town’s most important artisan craft. But while there were once 40 studios in Redondo, now you’ll find just six.
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1 month ago |
oladaniela.com | Daniela Sunde-Brown
Hidden tascas, endless vinho, and the soulful chorus of Cante Alentejano – was it just another Saturday afternoon in the Alentejo? When I want to really feel the heart and soul of Portugal, I like to dash out to the Alentejo region. Here in the villages, dotted between olive groves and forests of cork oaks, you won’t find ramen bars replacing tascas, or cafés serving iced matcha specials.
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I stayed at this 800-year-old convent hotel in Portugal's Alentejo. It was so dreamy and I can't wait to return ✨ https://t.co/ONx0l4cHW7 @visitportugal
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