We’re Joana and Sofia, two sisters born and raised in Porto. We love travelling and between the two of us, we have visited over 30 countries. We always try to find special places to stay at – be it a boutique hotel or a simple guesthouse. What matters to us is their character, originality and beauty.
There are a lot of great travel websites out there, but the amount of information can be overwhelming. JO&SO is a carefully selected collection of our very favourite places in Portugal, for like-minded travellers – it’s like a list of recommendations we’d give to our friends who plan to visit our beautiful country.
We visit all the places that we feature, and we get to know the people behind it. We wanted to share their stories with you, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
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“Sisters Joana and Sofia Lacerda are the duo behind JO&SO, the latest, most insider online guide to Portugal’s coolest hotels. “
“The website every traveller should bookmark when planning a trip to Portugal”.
“An inspirational guide where you will find the best places to visit and stay in Portugal.”
“Joana and Sofia reveal their favourite addresses with simplicity and devotion to small daily rituals.”
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“Super beautiful pictures! It really reflects the relaxing vibe of Casa Mãe.”
Peter, NYC
“We have had the best time. Your tips have been so on point. We can't thank you enough.”
Michelle, Israel
"Nobody ever gave me such a perfect recommendation. I just don’t know how to thank you enough."
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