Portugal

Portugal’s Nêspera fruit

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

3 years ago

Coffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal

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

3 years ago

Ape, the three-wheeled trucks from Italy

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

3 years ago

Praca de Bocage

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

3 years ago

Anti-Fascist monument in Setubal, Portugal

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

3 years ago

Our best meal in Portugal, so far

An amazing experience of cooking, feasting, & laughing wasn't in a restaurant or cafe. Not only a delicious meal, but…

3 years ago

Lisbon’s hippest vegan restaurant

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

3 years ago

Salsa party in Portugal

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

3 years ago

Selling Citrus on the Street

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

3 years ago

Take a Number

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

3 years ago