Reverse Culture Shock. Returning to the States after 2 years away

2 years ago

Brent visits some stunningly beautiful spots including Watch Hill and Narragansett, Rhode Island while talking about the surprises of visiting…

Federal Hill, the Little Italy of Providence, RI

2 years ago

Brent visit's Providence, Rhode Island's "Little Italy," Federal Hill for a delicious Zeppole pastry with some wine, eggplant roll ups…

The undiscovered Portuguese town of Cuba

2 years ago

While the island nation and this small town in Portugal have little in common, they do have a tenuous link…

Classic Rhode Island drinks with a spiked twist

2 years ago

Brent visits Rhode Island for some classic Ocean State drinks. He may or may not add a little something extra…

Portugal’s Simple Tosquiado Cookie

2 years ago

Tosquiados are a cookie from the Alentego region of Portugal. Specifically, they are from the small city of Beja, not…

Culinary Adventure: Best cocktails in Newport, Rhode Island

2 years ago

Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…

My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

2 years ago

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

Iconic Rhode Island dishes (Pizza Strips, Doughboys, & Johnnycakes)

2 years ago

Brent travels to Rhode Island for some classic and unusual Rhode Island dishes like Pizza Strips, & Johnnycakes. Plus, a…

Porto’s Bank of Tiles

2 years ago

The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto's heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo mural at Igreja do Carmo, Porto…

Cape Cod Foodie Road Trip

2 years ago

Brent takes a break on Cape Cod, but not before sampling a Pastel de Nata in New Bedford recommended by…