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The latest news from us and other Portugal related stuff.

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto by JO&SO, a travel guide about Porto in Portugal

The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto by JO&SO – Where to Buy the Book

Video still taken from French TF1 show 50' Inside, featuring JO&SO doing a wine tasting session at São Lourenço do Barrocal.

JO&SO featured on primetime French TF1 show 50' Inside

Joana standing on a cliff overlooking the vast Bordeira beach and ocean, with waves crashing against the rocks and a wide expanse of blue sky and scattered clouds.

Is it safe to travel to Portugal during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Marilyn, a sculpture by Joana Vasconcelos featuring two giant high-heeled shoes made from stainless steel pots and lids, displayed at Serralves' gardens in Porto.

We went to Joana Vasconcelos’ exhibition at Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art

The Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2019 - JO&SO Wins Award

JO&SO Wins Award: The Best Travel Blogs and Websites 2019

Decorative graphic reading FACES with a black and white dotted background.

Introducing Faces: Conversations with people doing cool things

Photo of the spread of Activa magazine article 'The 6 Best Hotels in Portugal by JO&SO', featuring photos of the properties and text

The 6 Best Hotels in Portugal by JO&SO for Activa Magazine

Joana and Sofia from JO&SO riding white horses in a dry, rural landscape at São Lourenço do Barrocal, wearing helmets and casual summer attire.

Welcome to our sparkling new Journal

A candle, body butter tub and hand cream with yellow labels from The Handmade Soap Company, shot at one of the rooms at the boutique hotelCasa Mãe in Lagos

We did a photoshoot for The Handmade Soap Company

Five-star hotels in Lisbon – interior of The Ivens.

9 Five-Star Hotels in Lisbon

Joana at Vermelho Melides, a five-star boutique hotel in Melides handpicked by JO&SO

7 Boutique Hotels in Comporta and Melides

Joana and Sofia horse riding through the Alentejo countryside at São Lourenço do Barrocal, a boutique hotel featured on JO&SO.

21 Boutique Hotels in Alentejo

Boutique hotels Lisbon – interior of Memmo Príncipe Real

26 Boutique Hotels in Lisbon by Neighbourhood

Exterior of Artsy Cascais, a boutique hotel near the beach in Cascais, handpicked by JO&SO

3 Boutique Hotels in Cascais and Sintra

Sofia from JO&SO at Lagoa das Sete Cidades in São Miguel, Azores – exploring the best boutique hotels in the Azores

12 Boutique Hotels in the Azores

Sofia sitting by the pool at Casa Mãe in Lagos, featured in JO&SO’s handpicked boutique hotels in the Algarve.

17 Boutique Hotels in the Algarve

Joana relaxing in the infinity pool at Casa do Rio, with views of the Douro Valley’s terraced vineyards — one of the best boutique hotels in Douro.

10 Boutique Hotels in the Douro Valley

Terrace of a suite at Vermelho Melides, one of the best small hotels in Portugal, with red accents, a shaded sitting area, and vibrant flowers.

58 Small Hotels in Portugal

Joana walking through the gardens of Vermelho Melides, one of JO&SO’s handpicked hotels near Lisbon.

13 Hotels Near Lisbon for a Weekend Escape

The best five-star hotels in Porto by JO&SO

3 Five-Star Hotels in Porto

The best Hotels in Lisbon's city centre by JO&SO

21 Hotels in Lisbon's City Centre

Covered terrace at Pensão Agrícola, a gorgeous small hotel off the beaten path in Portugal, handpicked by JO&SO

5 Gorgeous Small Hotels Off the Beaten Path in Portugal

Joana and Sofia at São Lourenço do Barrocal, a rural farmhouse hotel in the Alentejo handpicked by JO&SO

10 Rural, Country and Farmhouse Hotels in the Alentejo

Joana walking through the warm-lit interior of Armazém Luxury Housing, a boutique hotel in Porto handpicked by JO&SO.

14 Boutique Hotels in Porto by Neighbourhood

Joana gazing at the waves of Praia da Arrifana in Costa Vicentina, near some of our favourite boutique hotels in Costa Vicentina.

5 Hotels in Costa Vicentina + Insider Guide

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