Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

3 years ago

Graça is a neighborhood in Lisbon that is often overlooked by tourists. But, it's gaining in popularity and there is…

Side Trip from Lisbon: Grutas de Mira de Aire

3 years ago

The largest cave system in Portugal is one of the country's seven wonders. One of the many pools of water…

Side Trip from Lisbon: Queluz Palace

3 years ago

A lavish royal palace and garden is just a quick train ride from Lisbon Formal garden at Queluz Palace (photo:…

Salmorejo

3 years ago

Cordoba is famous for it's cold tomato soup, but it's not gazpacho! Salmorejo origin story Legend has it that when…

Parque das Nações, Lisbon

3 years ago

Lisbon's modern neighborhood is on reclaimed land from a former industrial site. Parque das Nações origin story Parque das Nações…

Menlo Castle

3 years ago

Just a 15 minute drive from Galway, sitting on the River Corrib, is the abandoned Menlo Castle. The castle was…

Four Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

3 years ago

Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…

Volto já

3 years ago

Volto já is a Portuguese phrase with several closely related definitions. But, when going to a store, it has an…

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

3 years ago

Lisbon's custard tart, the Pastel de Nata is available at every bakery in the city. But only one place can…

Sausage Rolls

3 years ago

Sausage Rolls are popular throughout the U.K. and Ireland. They consist of puff pastry wrapped around a pork sausage. Simple…