In the middle of the Atlantic lies a fairly unknown treasure: the Azores (Açores) archipelago. It is composed of nine volcanic islands, each with its own topography, ... Read the Post...
Cooking Cod like a True Portuguese
One of my favorite Portuguese foods of all time is Bacalhau à Brás (cod Brás-style) and it's always a hit at dinner parties when I make it... and if I can make it, so can you! ... Read the Post...
Pedro & Inês: Portugal’s Romeo & Juliet
I wanted to write a slightly different post this time to familiarize my readers with one of Portugal's greatest love stories. But before you lose interest: this is no rom-com ... Read the Post...
A Little Stroll Around a Land of Fairytales
Famous writers (infinitely more talented than me) have raved about Sintra for the last couple of centuries. Lord Byron, speaking of this UNESCO world heritage site, called it ... Read the Post...
Do Pastéis de Belém Live Up to All the Hype?
Visiting Portugal is like going on a honeymoon with your taste-buds. With so many delicious foods to choose from, it's hard to decide which ones to eat in your limited ... Read the Post...
The Natural Salt Mines of Rio Maior
Imagine being a girl taking her animals to pasture. You get thirsty and take a sip of water from a nearby spring, only to find out it tastes seven times saltier than sea ... Read the Post...
A Very Special Christmas Concert
If you've ever lived in Portugal, you'll have watched or at least heard of Natal dos Hospitais (literally translates to Hospitals' Christmas). Every year, a series of concerts ... Read the Post...
My Favorite Belvedere in Lisbon
A few fortunate souls may inadvertently stumble upon Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara on a drunken night out in Lisbon's famous bar & restaurant quarter, Bairro Alto. ... Read the Post...
