Vamos tomar café is one of the most commonly used phrases in the Portuguese vernacular. This simple three-word phrase for "let's have coffee" is used as a pretext for anything ... Read the Post...
Five Reasons Why Óbidos Will Steal Your Heart
Óbidos is one of those places in Portugal that is the curious combination of unique and quintessential. Everyone who visits it is immediately captivated by its charms. I've ... Read the Post...
A Portuguese Wine Fix from Silver Coast Imports
Portuguese people living abroad know the struggle of finding quality Portuguese products easily, especially if you happen to live outside of big Portuguese community ... Read the Post...
How Mercado da Ribeira Could Save Your Vacation
Congratulations - you've made it to Lisbon: a foodie's paradise! You want to try a Portuguese prego sandwich but your travel buddy wants grilled fish and your other ... Read the Post...
Does Saudade Keep Portuguese People From Being Happy?
Portuguese people love good food, wine and beer, sunshine, the beach, friends and having fun: the simple things that make life worth living. And for the most part, we have all ... Read the Post...
Easy Weekend Recipe: Baba de Camelo
Even if you're not fluent in Portuguese, you may certainly recognize the word "camel" in "camelo". That's because the name of this dessert literally translates to "camel ... Read the Post...
Make The Most of Your Visit to Lisbon’s Castle
The crown on Lisbon's head is the 11th century Castelo de S. Jorge (St. George's Castle) and unsurprisingly one of the city's main attractions. But in my opinion, what ... Read the Post...
Swallows Everywhere! (Plus a Little Giveaway)
Let's talk about those swallows you see when you go to Portugal. Gift shops are full of them, you can find ceramic swallows on restaurant walls, on the outside of ... Read the Post...
