Oeiras has a free music festival every year. The 2025 edition started May 30th, and will last until June 15th. There are also mini-concerts for kids, taking place during the weekends. Most shows happen in Jardim Municipal de Oeiras, and a few at Parque Urbano de Miraflores. https://lisboasecreta.co/en/oeiras-festivities-2025/ There are also restaurants and food stands available.😋

Here's an article explaining how portuguese politicians managed to turn the 10 of June, an important day in the Estado Novo (Fascist Regime), glorifying "the portuguese race", into an important day for the portuguese nation post-revolution. It's in portuguese, but your browser should be able to translate it. https://www.dn.pt/pol%C3%ADtica/a-operao-salvar-o-10-de-junho-como-o-dia-nacional-sobreviveu-revoluo-e-ao-espetro-do-dia-da-raa

"Mais vale saber que haver e dar que receber" It is better to know than to have, and to give than to receive

I had Artificial Intelligence draw a map of the municipalities of the Lisbon metropolitan area and the map in the left is what it generated. I then asked AI to draw a geographically accurate map of the Lisbon metropolitan area and the map on the right is what it generated. 🤦

The best train trips from Lisbon: 5 unmissable and unique destinations. With imposing medieval castles, must-see river beaches during the hot season, and views that stay with you forever, there are destinations just a train ride away to suit every taste. More details here (in english): https://lisboasecreta.co/en/best-train-trips-from-lisbon/