Pop quiz: where would you go to applaud the death-by-lamp of Corbin Bernsen (his character, not Corbin himself), tap your feet to the sound of Sertanejo music as an orphan teenager summons the devil in the heart of a Brazilian (fictional?) forest, and laugh your heart out at brother-duo of ghost experts with their own
My third year at Fantasporto (on its 38th edition in 2018) brought me no surprises: if you’re a fan of the horror/fantasy/SciFi genre, this is one of the best film festivals in Europe (and probably the world, too).
Every year, I spend 3 days in Porto for Fantasporto. Here’s a list of must-see spots within walking distance from the film festival’s venue, Teatro Rivoli. Film sessions only start in the afternoon, so you can use your free mornings for a little sightseeing.
A roundup of the 37th Fantasporto’s closing ceremony and this year’s winners.
We arrived in Porto with two (misleading) preconceptions: that the city could be seen in one day and that Fantasporto, the independent film festival, was a dying shadow of its former glory.
One of the best international film festivals celebrates the independent film industry for 10 days in Porto, with a strong accent on fantasy and thrillers.
If you’ve already read the “About Me” section, you know by now that Tripper has firmly set its ground as a sustainable cultural tourism blog and as a go-to source about sustainable tourism in Lisbon. Because of the blog, in 2018 I was quoted by Skift on a piece about overtourism in Lisbon, and I
This post explains my selection criteria of where to go in Portugal in 2018 plus one or two considerations about events for tourism professionals. After a one-day visit to the BTL (Lisbon Tourism Fair), I must say my suggestions are 100% subjective (and a little biased).
Find out some of the best things to do for cultural tourism in Portugal, by region. Includes events you can’t miss and what’s happening in each season.
Wondering why Porto just won the award for European Best Destination 2017? Here are 10 reasons to give you a head start.