I've always been fascinated with the beauty of Van Gogh's paintings, especially The Starry Night and Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum. So when I was invited to ... Read the Post...
Food Postcards from Alma Restaurant
Right by the A Vida Portuguesa store in the baixa district of Lisbon you'll find Alma, a one Michelin-starred restaurant. Opened in 2009 by executive-chef, Henrique Sá ... Read the Post...
Procópio: A Speakeasy Only Locals Know
Portugal never had a Prohibition era - let's face it: wine is too central to our culture for that to ever happen! But there's a little speakeasy in Lisbon that's just ... Read the Post...
Love at First Bite: Chocolate Salami
I found out that yesterday was World Chocolate Day (and proceeded to celebrate accordingly). And whilst I consider Chocolate Day to be every day, I couldn't let this ... Read the Post...
Igreja de São Domingos – The Church That Just Won’t Give Up
In the middle of downtown Lisbon lies a very unique church. Built in 1241, it was the location of important historical events including royal weddings, Inquisition ... Read the Post...
Where’s Fernando Pessoa? In Portugal, everywhere.
There are iconic "logos" that represent Portugal which all tourists recognize. Colorful sardines, fado guitars, azulejo tiles, and the Barcelos rooster are all ... Read the Post...
The Dying Wicker Art of Madeira
If you go to Madeira, don't be surprised if you're suddenly surrounded by wicker objects wherever you go. You may find yourself drinking a coffee on wicker chairs, ... Read the Post...
Algarve Treats to Make Your Summer Sweet
The Algarve is known for its sunny weather, delicious almonds, and - above all - its beaches! But all Portuguese people know that when you go down to the Algarve for ... Read the Post...
