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How to design meaningful corporate event gifts… with a Portuguese touch

How to design meaningful corporate event gifts…...

Corporate gifting doesn't have to feel corporate. When done well, it feels thoughtful, considered and human. The most meaningful gifts begin long before the products are selected, they begin with...

How to design meaningful corporate event gifts…...

Corporate gifting doesn't have to feel corporate. When done well, it feels thoughtful, considered and human. The most meaningful gifts begin long before the products are selected, they begin with...

First year lessons from building a corporate gift business in Portugal

First year lessons from building a corporate gi...

When we started The Local Story, I thought gifting was simple. But I quickly learned that gifting is rarely about the products, but about hesitation, care, and choosing something that...

First year lessons from building a corporate gi...

When we started The Local Story, I thought gifting was simple. But I quickly learned that gifting is rarely about the products, but about hesitation, care, and choosing something that...

What makes a gift truly Portuguese?

What makes a gift truly Portuguese?

Let’s talk for a moment. Not in a formal way. More like, - imagine we’re standing by a window somewhere in Portugal. There’s light coming in. The kind of light...

What makes a gift truly Portuguese?

Let’s talk for a moment. Not in a formal way. More like, - imagine we’re standing by a window somewhere in Portugal. There’s light coming in. The kind of light...

Porto's São João festival: traditions, plastic hammers & Portuguese celebration

Porto's São João festival: traditions, plastic ...

Every June 23rd, Porto throws a party like no other. It’s loud. It’s wild. It smells like grilled sardines, sounds like laughter, and feels like someone gently hitting you on...

Porto's São João festival: traditions, plastic ...

Every June 23rd, Porto throws a party like no other. It’s loud. It’s wild. It smells like grilled sardines, sounds like laughter, and feels like someone gently hitting you on...

Local hidden gem food producers you need to know

Local hidden gem food producers you need to know

Portugal is a country rich in culinary traditions, but beyond its famous wines and pastéis de nata, countless small-batch food producers are creating exceptional products that remain relatively undiscovered. These...

Local hidden gem food producers you need to know

Portugal is a country rich in culinary traditions, but beyond its famous wines and pastéis de nata, countless small-batch food producers are creating exceptional products that remain relatively undiscovered. These...

What’s inside Better Bites?

What’s inside Better Bites?

At The Local Story, we believe that snack time should be both fun and nourishing! That's why we created Better Bites, filled with delicious, better-for-you treats made in Portugal. Designed...

What’s inside Better Bites?

At The Local Story, we believe that snack time should be both fun and nourishing! That's why we created Better Bites, filled with delicious, better-for-you treats made in Portugal. Designed...