Lisbon itself blew me away. The city is colorful, busy, and alive, but what really stood out was the Black community. Lisbon has deep African roots, and as a Black traveler, I felt both safe and welcomed. People were friendly, warm, and quick to make me feel at home. And the food? Top tier. I had some of the best roasted chicken I’ve ever had in my life there. I also had tons of wine. My absolute favorite white wine, Fio A Fio, comes from Portugal. Which makes sense, because they’re famous for their wine!