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Category: Portugal

Fantastic Vegetarian Restaurant in Cascais, Portugal

March 29, 2023 Brent

The wealthy oceanside town of Cascais is known for it’s beautiful beaches and high priced housing market, but there’s also…

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Posted in: cascais, Portugal Filed under: cascais, portugal, restaurants, vegan, vegetarian

Palmela Castle

March 23, 2023 Brent

On one of the most prominent points in the Setubal Peninsula sits an historic castle with a fascinating history. Palmela…

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Posted in: palmela, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: castle, Military Base, Palmela, portugal, viewpoint

Cabo da Roca, Portugal

March 15, 2023 Brent

Continental Europe’s westernmost point is marked with a monument on the windy cape. By far, the biggest tourist attraction in…

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Posted in: Portugal, sintra, Uncategorized Filed under: azenhas do mar, cabo da roca, Colares, Lighthouse, portugal, sintra, wine, Winery

Quinta de Alcube

March 8, 2023 Brent

In the heart of the Parque Natural da Arrábida (Arrábida Park) is a charming little winery. Quinta de Alcube‘s production…

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Posted in: Azeitao, Portugal Filed under: Azeitão, portugal, vineyard, wine, Winery

Abandoned Military Post in a National Park

March 1, 2023 Brent

Some of the best views in Portugal is paired with lots of street art at this former army base. 7…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: 7 Bateria de Outão, Arrábida Natural Park, barracks, Military, Military Base, portugal, Regimento de Artilharia de Costa, Salazar, setubal, street art

Pastel de Santa Clara

February 22, 2023 Brent

A delicious pastry from the university town of Coimbra, Portugal Pastel de Santa Clara origin story The Monastery of Santa…

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Posted in: Coimbra, Portugal Filed under: coimbra, Coimbra University, pastel de Santa Clara, pastry, portugal

Pastel de Tentúgal

February 8, 2023 Brent

A pastry invented by nuns in the 16th century is now an iconic treat enjoyed all over Portugal. Pastel de…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: Pastel de Tentúgal, pastry, portugal, Tentúgal

Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

January 25, 2023 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: art, Caracol da Graça, Gracas, Igreja da Graça, Lisbon, miradouro, Miradouro da Graça, portugal, street art

Side Trip from Lisbon: Grutas de Mira de Aire

January 18, 2023 Brent

The largest cave system in Portugal is one of the country’s seven wonders. Grutas de Mira de Aire origin story…

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: caves, Grutas de Mira de Aire, portugal

Side Trip from Lisbon: Queluz Palace

January 11, 2023 Brent

A lavish royal palace and garden is just a quick train ride from Lisbon Queluz National Palace Origin Story Following…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, portugal, Queluz Palace

Parque das Nações, Lisbon

December 28, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Cable Car, Lisbon, Parque das Nacoes, portugal, Vasco de Gama Bridge, vegan, vegan food

Volto já

November 30, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: cultural differences, portugal, Volta já, volto ja

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

November 23, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, pastry, portugal

Bone Chapel in Évora, Portugal

November 8, 2022 Brent

Évora is a town in Portugal that attracts tourists from all over the world for its Roman Temple, Medieval Wall, and…

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Posted in: evora, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Bone Chapel, church, Evora, ossuary

A New Twist on the famous Pastel de Nata

November 3, 2022 Brent

A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region’s most famous products.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Lisbon, moscatel, moscatel de setubal, pastel de moscatel de setubal, Pastel de Nata, portugal, setubal

Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

October 27, 2022 Brent

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

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Posted in: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal, sintra, Uncategorized Filed under: adega vadia, azenhas do mar, beaches, cabo da roca, Colares, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sintra, vineyard, wine, Winery
Forte de São Filipe

Forte de São Filipe

October 12, 2022 Brent

Who was this 16th century fortress designed to protect? Philip II of Spain When King Henry of Portugal died, the…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: cafe, castle, Forte de sao filipe, portugal, setubal, viewpoint

Cascais, a daytrip from Lisbon

October 5, 2022 Brent

A short train ride from Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal is a wealthy seaside enclave with lots of fun things to make…

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Posted in: cascais, Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: boca do inferno, cascais, Lisbon, portugal

Portugal’s public washhouses

September 21, 2022 Brent

Lavadouros have traditionally been places where ladies (it’s almost always women) come to wash clothes, chat with neighbors, and sing.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: azeitao, lavadouro, Lisbon, portugal, wash house

Regatta of Bathtubs and Unusual Boats

September 14, 2022 Brent

The annual Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado is a celebration of homemade (barely) seaworthy boats in Setubal,…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado, boats, portugal, Regatta of Bathtubs and Unusual Boats, setubal

A 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee Drink

August 31, 2022 Brent

Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Mazagran is a cold coffee…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Algeria, cocktail, coffee, espresso, Lisbon, mazagran, portugal, setubal

Sintra’s Travesseiro pastry

August 24, 2022 Brent

The culinary highlight of Sintra is the Travesseiro. This light and flaky pastry is filled an egg yolk and almond…

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Posted in: Portugal, sintra Filed under: Casa Piriquita, pastry, portugal, sintra, Travesseiro

Vegan Pastel de Nata

August 11, 2022 Brent

Lisbon’s famous egg custard tart has a vegan version. Pastel de Nata origin story Pastel de Nata is by far…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal, vegan

Azeitão Market

August 4, 2022 Brent

The first Sunday of each month is a huge open air market in Azeitão, Portugal. Hundreds of local and regional…

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Posted in: Azeitao, Portugal Filed under: azeitao, bread, flowers, fruit, Market, markets, portugal, vegetables

Popular Marches Competition

July 27, 2022 Brent

June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal, Uncategorized Filed under: festival, parade, Popular Marches Competition, portugal, setubal, st. Anthony, St. John, St. Peter

The Soul of Alfama

July 14, 2022 Brent

In Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, Alfama, an outdoor art exhibit celebrates local residents. Artist Camilla Watson Alfama is one of the…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: alfama, art, Lisbon, Mouraria, photography, portugal, street art

Santa Margarida cave

July 5, 2022 Brent

A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida Cave Setubal, Portugal is situated on…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: cave, lapa de Santa Margarida, Parque Natural da Arrabida, Portinho, portugal, saint margaret, santa margarida, setubal, shrine

Reverse Culture Shock

June 15, 2022 Brent

You’ve heard of culture shock, the feeling of being upended and out of touch by the customs and traditions of…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: cars, culture shock, dogs, language, language barrier, portugal, restaurants, united states, walkability

Amazing African food in Lisbon

June 2, 2022 Brent

Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Mozambique Mozambique is a country in…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: colonialism, Lisbon, mozambique, piri piri, portugal, tchatinho, xima

Portugal’s Nêspera fruit

May 24, 2022 Brent

The slightly sweet, slightly acidic fruit has been cultivated in China for 1,000 years. But, it’s also widely grown in…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: forage, fruit, nespera, portugal, setubal

Coffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal

May 19, 2022 Brent

There’s a great scene from “Seinfeld” in which George beats himself up because he doesn’t realize that when his date…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: coffee, portugal, setubal

Ape, the three-wheeled trucks from Italy

May 11, 2022 Brent

The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: ape, books, bookstore, croatia, italy, Palermo, portugal, rovinj, scooter, setubal, truck, vespa

Praca de Bocage

May 4, 2022 Brent

Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Bocage, cafe, espresso, portugal, setubal, Square

Anti-Fascist monument in Setubal, Portugal

April 28, 2022 Brent

The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn’t immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: anti fascist, art, José Aurelius, portugal, public art, sculpture, setubal

Our best meal in Portugal, so far

April 13, 2022 Brent

An amazing experience of cooking, feasting, & laughing wasn’t in a restaurant or cafe. Our friend in Setubal, Helenice, wanted…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: cooking, pasta, portugal, ravioli, setubal, Soup, strudel

Lisbon’s hippest vegan restaurant

March 23, 2022 Brent

Hidden in Lisbon’s up and coming Mouraria neighborhood is a plant based restaurant with incredible food and a great vibe.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Mouraria, portugal, The Food Temple, vegan, vegan food

Salsa party in Portugal

March 9, 2022 Brent

A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: brazil, dancing, portugal, salsa, setubal

Selling Citrus on the Street

February 23, 2022 Brent

When citrus is in season, you see vendors selling the bounty of their fruit trees. Winter is citrus season in…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: Citrus, clementines, portugal, setubal

Take a Number

February 17, 2022 Brent

Everywhere you go in Portugal, it seems, you have to take a number. In Portugal, waiting in line is a…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: lines, portugal, take a number, ticket

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

February 2, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: affordable housing, housing, Lisbon, porto, portugal

Lisbon’s Tram 28

January 27, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, portugal, public transportation, tram

Percussion party in Setubal, Portugal

January 20, 2022 Brent

Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. We were sitting…

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Posted in: Portugal, Setubal Filed under: drums, percussion, portugal, Setibal

Ginjinha Grandma

January 12, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Ginjinha, grandma, liqueur, Lisbon, portugal

Uso de Mascara

January 6, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: covid, mascara, masks, portugal

The best viewpoint in Lisbon

November 24, 2021 Brent

When your city lies on seven hills you’ve got lots of great views. This one is my favorite in Lisbon…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, miradouro, portugal, viewpoint, vista

Portugal needs to update their high speed train network

October 14, 2021 Brent

Portugal has an efficient transportation network of light rail, bus, metro, and ferry. But, their high speed train system lags…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: bullet train, Europe, high speed train, Lisbon, porto, portugal, public transportation, trains, transportation

Portugal’s delicious Azeitão cheese

November 30, 2020 Brent 1 Comment

Spain is an internationally known cheese making country. But, her neighbor on the Iberian Peninsula also makes some wonderful cheeses…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Azeitão, cheese, portugal, vegetarian

Lisbon’s Feast of St. Anthony

June 1, 2020 Brent

Lisbon’s biggest party celebrates the city’s patron saint with a barrage of music and dancing, not to mention grilled sardines,…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal, st. Anthony

Where to Try Lisbon’s Characteristic Tart, the Pastel de Nata

March 1, 2020 Brent 2 Comments

The Pastel de Nata, was invented by monks in Lisbon. Today, it is by far the most popular treat in…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: espresso, Foodie, Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal

Lisbon’s Best Beverages

February 21, 2020 Brent Leave a comment

Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe’s best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha Enjoying a Ginjinha…

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Posted in: Europe, Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Amendoa, coffee, drinks, Ginjinha, Lisbon, portugal, wine
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