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Podcast: The British in South America with Shafik Meghji

Award winning travel writer Shafik Meghji joins Brent to talk about the surprising British colonial history in South America. He…

5 months ago

5 Things you won’t find in a Portuguese grocery store

Portuguese grocery stores are well-stocked with delicious food and handy household items. But for me, an American living in Portugal,…

5 months ago

Italy Roadtrip: Pescara | Homemade pasta, local pastry, Montepulciano wine & empty beaches (for now)

Brent is in Pescara to sample the food of Abruzzo. That means homemade pasta named after a musical instrument, a…

5 months ago

Portugal’s answer to French Toast

You've probably had French Toast, but what about Rabanadas? Rabanadas for sale at Martinho da Arcada (photo: Brent Petersen) Rabanadas…

5 months ago

Italy Roadtrip: Monte Sant’Angelo | Gorgeous town tucked away in the mountains of Puglia

Brent drives up Monte Gargano to the stunning town of Monte Sant'Angelo. Here, coffee is done right and there's a…

5 months ago

Obidos Chocolate Festival

One of Portugal's yummiest festivals is held annually in a Portuguese city famous for chocolate. Photo: Brent Petersen Obidos Castle…

5 months ago

Belfast Pub Crawl | Political Mural & The Troubles Tour

Brent is in Northern Ireland to visit Belfast home to some amazing pubs including one almost 400 years old! In…

5 months ago

Podcast: Edinburgh, Scotland with Nell Nelson from Edinburgh Food Safari

Nell Nelson was born and bred in Edinburgh, Scotland. She shares with Brent why you gotta do more than the…

5 months ago

Italy Roadtrip: Trani by the sea in Puglia | Searching for a unique liqueur

Brent's roadtrip takes him to Trani on the Adriatic Sea. He searches for a unique local liqueur and pastry (only…

5 months ago

Podcast: London Pubs with John Warland from Liquid History Tours

John Warland is an expert on pubs and pub culture in London. He takes thirsty travelers around the city to…

6 months ago