Construction on the Mosteiro da Batalha (Batalha Monastery) began in 1386 and would only finish in 1563. But there's something to be said about the craftsmanship that ... Read the Post...
Recipe for Pataniscas: Portuguese Cod Fritters
Everyone knows cod is Portugal's national food, but pinpointing an exact "national dish" is a challenge because Portuguese people have 365 ways of cooking this type of fish. ... Read the Post...
World-Class New Year’s Fireworks in Madeira
If you don't already have a New Year's Resolution for the new year, why not make a fun one right now? And the good thing about my suggestion is that you have a whole ... Read the Post...
Portuguese New Year’s Eve Traditions You Should Try
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to start planning your New Year's Eve celebrations. Every country has its individual holiday superstitions and traditions, and ... Read the Post...
Cozido das Furnas: Your Meal Cooked by a Volcano
If you ever happen to find yourself on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, be sure you stop off in the town of Furnas. This town, which is an easy and scenic drive ... Read the Post...
3 Things You Didn’t know about The Viseu Cathedral
Viseu can be found in central Portugal, a little north of the Serra da Estrela National Park. This historic city is full of tiny, winding medieval streets to wander ... Read the Post...
On Your Travel List: Lisbon’s Praça Luís de Camões
Lisbon has countless quaint nooks and crannies to explore, and sometimes it's difficult to know which ones you'll like best. Naturally, a visit to the city isn't ... Read the Post...
A Portuguese Touch to Your Christmas Shopping
I absolutely love buying Christmas presents for friends and family, and actually start doing my shopping pretty early each year. But I know most people are only ... Read the Post...
