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...
A New Year’s Gift Basket from Portugal
Happy 2017! I hope you had a magical holiday season with lots of food and lots of joy. I had a wonderful (albeit too short) time in Portugal where I stocked up on lots of ... Read the Post...
Insider’s Tip: Hidden Food Market
Right down the road from where I buy my beautiful fabrics, in the Lisbon district of Campo de Ourique, is a market that tourists are sure to miss. It's a little off the beaten ... Read the Post...
