Melissa Haun is a writer and editor based in Lisbon.

The Explorer Magazine

The sun has barely risen, but people are already congregating on the cliffs. They stake out their spots and stare at the sea, wrapped in blankets and clutching cups of coffee. It’s a chilly morning in October, and a massive swell is on its way...

Smart Mouth

In this seaside country of sailors, Catholics and conquerors, everything you eat is intertwined with the past. Here are five essential Portuguese treats, plus the strange stories behind them...

The Explorer Magazine

Australia and New Zealand are home to an immense number of endemic species, many of which hold deep spiritual significance. To understand their importance, we have to delve into the intricate connections between nature and culture…