Portugal

Salsa party in Portugal

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

4 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…

4 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…

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

Lisbon’s Tram 28

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

4 years ago

Percussion party in Setubal, Portugal

Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaRSj8nKe1A We were…

4 years ago

Ginjinha Grandma

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

4 years ago

Uso de Mascara

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

4 years ago

The best viewpoint in Lisbon

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

5 years ago

Portugal needs to update their high speed train network

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

5 years ago