It wasn’t the stereotypical "white sand and palm trees" desert island of movies, but that’s what made it so unique – and, probably, so untouched by humans. We docked ... Read the Post...
Visiting Desert Islands – Part 1
If someone were to offer you a few hours on a desert island, enjoying the sunshine and the ocean, would you jump at the opportunity to go? I did. And that’s how I ... Read the Post...
Arriving at Lisbon Airport?
I had previously gone over the (relative) perks of being stuck at Lisbon Airport, but what can you expect when you first land in Portugal's main airport? Here is ... Read the Post...
The Most Wanted Bastard in Lisbon
I had heard rumors of a restaurant whose name literally means bastard. I knew it was in downtown Lisbon and that they had a pretty Instagram account that I avidly ... Read the Post...
The 187-year-old Family Bakery That Feeds Kings and Presidents
One of my favorite places in Lisbon is a small bakery with a big history. Opened in 1829, the Confeitaria Nacional boasts not only prime real estate in the nation's capital ... Read the Post...
Give Me 5 Good Reasons Why I Should Visit the Tile Museum
You may have heard rumors of the existence of a unique place that houses a truly impressive collection of tiles from the 14th century to the present-day: the National Tile ... Read the Post...
Ribbon-Burning Street Parties
If you're lucky enough to be in Portugal in May, you may find yourself watching people burn different colored ribbons in a large, black chamber-pot. Lucky for two ... Read the Post...
Party Food Recipe: Portuguese Meat Croquetes
I threw a party last night - woohoo! Portuguese hosts know that in order for a party to be successful you need good food in generous quantities (nobody leaves a ... Read the Post...
