The first Sunday of each month is a huge open air market in Azeitão, Portugal. Hundreds of local and regional…
June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…
In Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, Alfama, an outdoor art exhibit celebrates local residents. Artist Camilla Watson Alfama is one of the…
A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida cave (photo: Brent Petersen) Santa Margarida…
Cork is a great city to enjoy a pint or two. When in Cork, you're best advised to not to…
Super easy and delicious to make! Photo: Brent Petersen Back in the day when I had my hobby farm in…
You've heard of culture shock, the feeling of being upended and out of touch by the customs and traditions of…
Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Cuisine of Mozambique, Roda Viva, Lisbon…
The slightly sweet, slightly acidic fruit has been cultivated in China for 1,000 years. But, it's also widely grown in…
There's a great scene from "Seinfeld" in which George beats himself up because he doesn't realize that when his date…