Selling Citrus on the Street

4 years ago

When citrus is in season, you see vendors selling the bounty of their fruit trees. A lady and her son…

Take a Number

4 years ago

Everywhere you go in Portugal, it seems, you have to take a number. Ticket machine at the bakery (photo: Brent…

Tenants Harbor Lighthouse

4 years ago

Built on a tiny island at the mouth of Tenants Harbor, this lighthouse is owned by a famous family of…

How Portugal’s elderly can live in high-rent neighborhoods

4 years ago

There are parts of Portugal, especially in Lisbon and Porto that are rapidly changing. New condos and apartments are being…

Lisbon’s Tram 28

4 years ago

Lisbon's trams have become a symbol of the city. And riding the tram is a great way to see many…

Percussion party in Setubal, Portugal

4 years ago

Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaRSj8nKe1A We were…

Ginjinha Grandma

4 years ago

Ginjinha is a drink that can be found all over Lisbon. But, for a unique experience, look for a Ginjinha…

Uso de Mascara

4 years ago

Cases of Covid are currently spiking in Portugal, like much of the rest of the world. But, Portugal's citizens are…

New Year’s Eve & red underwear

4 years ago

If you're in Italy for New Year's Eve, be sure to wear this specifically colored undergarment. New Year's Eve When…

How the Grinch avoided prison

4 years ago

"Have you been looking for a job?"  When Mr. G. didn't answer, I kept looking him in the eye, saying…