Melissa Haun is a writer and editor based in Lisbon.

Selected Work

  • Riding the Wave

    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...

  • The Origins of Portugal's Iconic Foods

    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...

  • Gishwati, Rising

    The Explorer Magazine

    Two decades ago, Gishwati Forest was on the brink of total destruction. But today it’s poised for a comeback, thanks to a collective effort to restore its forests and protect its native wildlife...

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