Portugal

Santa Margarida cave

A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida cave (photo: Brent Petersen) Santa Margarida…

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Reverse Culture Shock

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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Amazing African food in Lisbon

Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Cuisine of Mozambique, Roda Viva, Lisbon…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Praca de Bocage

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

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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