Is BA Business Class Worth It for Short Flights? Lisbon to London Club Europe Review

Airline meal tray featuring 'The Original Full British' breakfast with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tomato, a croissant, and fruit cup.

All journeys eventually come to an end, often accompanied by a mix of nostalgia and the rush of departure. After a memorable stay in the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal, it was time to head to my next destination: London. For this leg of the trip, I chose to fly British Airways Business Class, also Continue reading “Is BA Business Class Worth It for Short Flights? Lisbon to London Club Europe Review”

Lisbon Eats: A Comforting Finale with Truffle Carbonara at TOTALE on Web Summit’s Last Night

Rigatoni truffle carbonara topped with crispy bacon, grated cheese, and herbs served on a blue and white patterned plate

Lisbon, November 2025. The atmosphere around the Altice Arena was thick with a mix of post-event exhilaration and the quiet melancholy of an ending. For me, CityNomix, the third day of Web Summit 2025 marked the conclusion of my journey. Tomorrow, I would be flying home. The relentless rain had finally ceased as I stepped Continue reading “Lisbon Eats: A Comforting Finale with Truffle Carbonara at TOTALE on Web Summit’s Last Night”

Lisbon Recommended Restaurants: Authentic Portuguese Dining at Páteo near MEO Arena

A plate of sliced cured ham, a wooden box with bread, and a mug of beer on a white tablecloth

This is CityNomix.   After soaking up the electrifying atmosphere of the Web Summit in Lisbon, I found myself seeking a moment of quiet and a hearty meal.   Following my supermarket adventure at Continente, where I secured some local beer and souvenirs, I wandered through the night in Parque das Nações, near Oriente Station. Continue reading “Lisbon Recommended Restaurants: Authentic Portuguese Dining at Páteo near MEO Arena”

The Ultimate Guide to Portuguese Supermarket Souvenirs: Top Picks from Continente in Lisbon

Front view of a 220g bag of Delta Cafés Roast Portugal ground coffee

After immersing myself in the cutting-edge discussions on AI adoption at Web Summit (Web Summit 2025: Microsoft on AI Adoption, Technology, Talent, and Trust), I needed to cool down my overheated brain. Leaving the futuristic venue behind, I headed straight for a taste of authentic Lisbon daily life.   My destination was the Centro Vasco Continue reading “The Ultimate Guide to Portuguese Supermarket Souvenirs: Top Picks from Continente in Lisbon”

Web Summit 2025 Food Guide: Navigating the ‘Food Summit’ at MEO Arena

A vegetarian poke bowl topped with sesame seeds and crispy onions next to a plastic cup of beer with the Web Summit logo

Attending Web Summit in Lisbon is an exercise in intellectual endurance. Surrounded by the buzz of startups and the insights of global tech leaders at the MEO Arena, your brain is constantly firing on all cylinders. But as I sat listening to a fascinating keynote by Qualcomm about the future of AI, a primitive signal Continue reading “Web Summit 2025 Food Guide: Navigating the ‘Food Summit’ at MEO Arena”

Starting the Day Right: A Breakfast Buffet Review at Ikonik Lisboa for Web Summit

Breakfast table at Eurostars Hotel with a plate of eggs and ham, a coffee mug, yogurt, and a small vase of flowers.

It is day two of Web Summit 2025.   The excitement from last night’s Opening Night is still buzzing in my head. The energy of innovators gathered from around the globe, followed by a fantastic dinner at Eat Thai, truly showcased the vibrant potential of Lisbon.   However, there is no time to dwell on Continue reading “Starting the Day Right: A Breakfast Buffet Review at Ikonik Lisboa for Web Summit”

Dining Near Web Summit: A Flavorful Escape to “Eat Thai” by MEO Arena

A plate of Pad Thai noodles served with side condiments of crushed peanuts, chili flakes, and a wedge of lime on a dark textured dish.

The cool Lisbon night breeze gently brushed against my cheeks, still warm from the day’s excitement.   The Opening Night of Web Summit (read the full recap here) had just concluded. As I was swept along by the tide of tens of thousands of attendees pouring out of the MEO Arena, I found myself facing Continue reading “Dining Near Web Summit: A Flavorful Escape to “Eat Thai” by MEO Arena”

Web Summit 2026 Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2019 Trends Through the Lens of 2026

An empty conference hall before an event begins. The stage is lit with large screens, and the audience seats are vacant.

Prologue to Web Summit 2026: Why I Headed to Lisbon Three years after launching my company. I had poured everything into delivering new value to society through my clients’ businesses. I was running on pure adrenaline. But when I finally paused, I felt lost. I had no idea where I stood. Was the value I Continue reading “Web Summit 2026 Deep Dive: Analyzing the 2019 Trends Through the Lens of 2026”