Journal

November 21, 2024

April 22, 2024

The best boutique hotels in the Azores handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

October 21, 2024

April 20, 2024

The best boutique hotels in Douro handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

July 4, 2024

March 15, 2024

The best boutique hotels in Lisbon handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

July 4, 2024

April 20, 2024

The best boutique hotels in Algarve handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

April 16, 2024

April 12, 2024

The best hotels in Costa Vicentina handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels.

July 4, 2024

April 20, 2024

The best boutique hotels in Porto handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

July 4, 2024

April 20, 2024

The best boutique hotels in Alentejo handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels. Explore our picks and book your stay.

November 22, 2024

November 22, 2024

Interview with Santiago Moreira da Silva about Herdade da Matinha, a rural hotel in the Alentejo surrounded by beautiful scenery, near spectacular beaches.

June 29, 2023

June 27, 2023

Interview with French designer Christian Louboutin, the owner of Vermelho, a five-star boutique hotel in the village of Melides.

November 6, 2018

January 19, 2021

We will be sharing with you various insider tips, exclusive interviews with people who inspire us, and we are also preparing some itineraries...

November 29, 2017

February 9, 2021

Veronique Polaert is the founder and creative mind behind Casa Mãe, a gorgeous boutique hotel in the Algarve tucked away beside the ancient city walls of Lagos.

January 9, 2015

February 17, 2021

Luísa and Francisca are the two passionate "Portuenses" running Duas Portas, a perfectly restored boutique guesthouse in Porto.

February 4, 2018

February 18, 2021

Joana van Zeller is the Communications Manager at Six Senses Douro Valley, a spa hotel nestled in a 19th-century manor house in the Douro Valley.

June 26, 2017

February 19, 2021

Francisco Ferreira is a passionate winemaker and the co-owner of Quinta do Vallado, a beautiful boutique hotel in one of the oldest wine estates in the Douro.

July 31, 2016

February 23, 2021

João Ferreira is the co-owner of Casa do Rio Wine Hotel, a boutique hotel in the Douro with beautiful vineyards, stylish scandi decor and a dreamy infinity pool

October 20, 2015

March 1, 2021

Rui Liberato de Sousa is the co-owner of Pensão Agrícola, a stunning six-bedroom boutique hotel in a genuine Algarve countryside setting.

January 1, 2017

March 4, 2021

José António Uva is the owner of São Lourenço do Barrocal, a 19th-century farm estate retreat in the Alentejo set amidst ancient oaks and vineyards.

August 10, 2019

March 4, 2021

Fernanda Gramaxo is the founder and creative mind of Armazém Luxury Housing, a 19th-century iron warehouse lovingly converted into a boutique hotel in Porto.

February 11, 2018

March 4, 2021

Rodrigo Machaz is the creative mind behind Memmo Príncipe Real, a contemporary boutique hotel with an old-world soul in Lisbon.

April 25, 2019

March 5, 2021

Balthasar Trueb is the friendly owner of Três Marias, a simple and beautiful rural hotel nestled among the serene countryside of the Alentejo Coast.

March 14, 2018

March 5, 2021

Marta and Gonçalo are the owners of Areias do Seixo, a striking eco-boutique hotel set on a protected patch of coast near Santa Cruz beach.

October 27, 2015

March 5, 2021

Rodrigo Machaz is a passionate surfer, excellent hotelier and the creative mind behind Memmo Alfama, a boutique hotel in Lisbon with a rooftop pool bar.

November 6, 2018

January 19, 2021

A few months ago the lovely people at The Handmade Soap Company got in touch. They said they really loved our photos and all the places featured on JO&SO.

November 6, 2018

January 19, 2021

Here are the highlights of my trip to the island of São Miguel in the Azores, including the best sights, beaches, restaurants and places to stay.

December 23, 2018

January 19, 2021

The 6 best hotels in Portugal to visit? We are delighted to be featured in the January edition of the Portuguese magazine ‘Activa’.

December 28, 2018

January 19, 2021

In 2019 we want to bring you more hotels from mainland Portugal as well as our amazing islands - Madeira and Azores.

January 26, 2019

January 19, 2021

Portugal has so much to discover, so we thought it would be fun to start interviewing people with knowledge to share, from low key restaurants to hidden spots.

January 30, 2019

January 19, 2021

We are thrilled that JO&SO has received an award celebrating The Best Travel Blogs and Websites of 2019. This is the second year in a row that we have been...

March 20, 2019

January 19, 2021

We went to Joana Vasconcelos’ exhibition at Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art. ‘I’m Your Mirror’ brings together some of Joana Vasconcelos’ most iconic art.

June 9, 2020

January 19, 2021

Discover the latest updates on travelling to Portugal during COVID-19.

January 26, 2019

January 19, 2021

Miguel Júdice was born in Lisbon, the city where he lives and loves. He’s an entrepreneur and the author of the awesome guide The 500 Hidden Secrets of Lisbon.

May 12, 2019

January 19, 2021

Catarina Salinas was born and bred in Porto, the city where she lives and loves. She’s one half of our favourite electro-indie pop duo, Best Youth.

June 3, 2022

January 19, 2021

Our handpicked family-friendly hotels and serviced apartments in Portugal - divided by the following regions: Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Alentejo, Douro, Azores.

June 19, 2020

January 18, 2021

Discover rural hotels, country houses and farmhouse stays in the Alentejo, handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO.

March 25, 2021

January 18, 2021

Discover gorgeous small hotels in Portugal that are off the beaten path, handpicked by Portuguese sisters JO&SO. An insider guide to Portugal's cool hotels.

November 17, 2015

March 10, 2021

Mónica and Alfredo created Herdade da Matinha, a rural-boutique hotel in the Alentejo surrounded by beautiful scenery, near spectacular beaches.

November 9, 2015

March 11, 2021

Carmen Rendé and Natalia Tubella are the owners and interior designers of Casa das Janelas com Vista, a beautiful boutique guesthouse in the hip Bairro Alto.

November 11, 2015

March 12, 2021

Eglantina Monteiro is the owner at Companhia das Culturas, a quirky eco boutique hotel with beautiful vintage decor in Castro Marim, in the southeast Algarve.

November 11, 2015

March 15, 2021

Alexandra Grande is the owner and architect of Casa do Conto, a striking building in Porto with concrete suites and a mix of designer and period furniture.

June 16, 2020

March 18, 2021

Frank and Veronique are the friendly owners of Farmhouse of the Palms, a lovingly restored boutique guesthouse nestled in the rural Algarve.

August 5, 2021

October 29, 2021

For those of you that love traditional Portuguese cuisine (or want to try it) and are looking for the best restaurants serving Portuguese food in Porto.

March 17, 2024

October 29, 2021

Our Porto Travel Guide 'The 500 Hidden Secrets of Porto' lists 500 things you need to know about Porto in 100 different categories.

November 6, 2023

November 22, 2021

A mix of the Best Holiday Homes, Apartments and Villas in Portugal we have visited and love, plus those that have caught our eye.

April 8, 2022

March 14, 2022

Gonçalo Pessoa is the owner and creative mind behind Sublime Comporta, a five-star country retreat nestled in a stunning 17-hectare estate in Comporta.

November 6, 2023

March 30, 2022

An Insider's Guide to Comporta in Portugal: things to do, places to eat and where to stay, including boutique hotels and villas. Explore our picks.

May 30, 2022

May 30, 2022

Miguel Mateus is the co-owner alongside Catarina Silva and Catarina Alves of Flattered to be in Porto, the beautifully designed serviced apartments.

August 29, 2022

June 14, 2022

Alexandra Dubail is the owner of Casa Marítima in Comporta, a stunning five-bedroom holiday home with a dreamy infinity pool and a lush garden.

June 21, 2022

June 21, 2022

Angelique and Christophe Oliveira are the co-owners of The Modernist in Faro, six minimalist apartment-like suites with a wonderful 1970s vibe.

August 24, 2022

August 3, 2022

Our short list of the best glamping and cabin hideaways in Portugal to reconnect with nature. Explore our picks.

August 26, 2022

August 22, 2022

Alida Jamal is the owner of B28 Apartments, seven beautiful and spacious serviced apartments tucked away on a lovely street in the historic centre of Porto.

August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023

JO&SO were featured on 50’ Inside, a French TV show that airs weekly on TF1. We visited the hotels Vermelho Melides and São Lourenço do Barrocal in Monsaraz.

May 16, 2024

May 14, 2024

Interview with interior designer and founder of Lisbon by Design, Julie de Halleux.

July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024

Interview with Catarina Francês, the co-owner of Cucumbi, an eco-rural guesthouse set on an organic farm in the Alentejo.