About Me

Hi there,

Portuguese travel writer, Joana Taborda

My name is Joana Taborda and I’m a Portuguese Travel Writer from Lisbon.

For the past five years, I’ve been collaborating with travel brands sharing the best things to see in Lisbon and around Portugal. My clients include Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura, Culture Trip, DK Eyewitness, Fodor’s, and many others. I enjoy writing about art, craft beer, and little-known spots around the country.

City Odes is my personal travel blog, where I write about the hidden gems of Portugal and my other adventures around the world.

When I’m not tapping away on my laptop, I’m probably outside sketching or taking pictures of my weekly finds, which you can find on Instagram.

I take many road trips around Portugal with my family, and I love hopping on a train on my own to explore a new place. I’m also a fan of craft beer, which is why I created this Lisbon Craft Beer Guide. I’m currently spending my time between Lisbon and the pearl of the Atlantic, Madeira.

Cheers!

Portuguese Travel Writer & Editor For Hire

I’m a freelance travel writer specialized in Lisbon and Portugal. Some of the brands I’ve worked with include Lonely Planet, Atlas Obscura, Fodor’s, Interval World, and DK Eyewitness Travel. You can read some of my articles here.

I can help develop your brand’s content strategy with the following services:

  • Magazine Articles
  • SEO-friendly blog posts
  • Ghostwriting for your blog
  • Copywriting for your website
  • Email Newsletters & Press Releases
  • Fact-checking travel guides
  • Travel Brochures
  • Personalized Itinerary Guides (Online and Print-versions)
  • Reaching out and connecting you with local professionals/businesses in your industry.

For more information about my rates or if you just want to say hi, feel free to email me at joana[at]cityodes[dot]com