I love a luxury hotel getaway as much as the next person. But this particular experience was truly unforgettable. My wonderful parents, fully aware of my obsession ... Read the Post...
Giveaway: The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal
I became such a fan of the latest book in my library, The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal, that I just had to share it with my readers. If you missed my ... Read the Post...
The Undiscovered Food Stories of Northern Portugal
I started writing this blog to share Portugal's culture, traditions and hidden treasures with others who might otherwise never discover them. So you can imagine my joy ... Read the Post...
In Portugal, Godiva Means Shoes, Not Chocolate
Ok, so that's not entirely true. We definitely have Godiva chocolates in Portugal. But Godiva is also synonymous with a brand that dates back to 1961. Godiva is known ... Read the Post...
A Restaurant Obsessed With Mushrooms
When I first heard about this restaurant, I booked a table immediately. If you don't know where to look, you may walk right past Santa Clara dos Cogumelos, which is ... Read the Post...
What’s With All The Roosters?
If you've ever been to any souvenir shop in Portugal, you'll see roosters everywhere. My British and South African readers will know what I'm talking about: it's the ... Read the Post...
Cirque de Sardine
Portugal is world renowned for its fish dishes, namely cod and sardines. And even though cod is probably considered to be our national dish, love them or hate them, ... Read the Post...
Row, Row, Row Your Moliceiro
The coastal inlets cutting through the city of Aveiro - in northern Portugal - created four canals, which became integral to Aveiro's development and identity. Along ... Read the Post...
