Portugal

Exploring Lisbon’s Graca neighborhood

Brent is in Graca to ride the new funicular and gave in wonder at the views. Plus, he visits some…

6 months ago

Portugal’s Freedom Day Celebration

April 25th, 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, the event that overthrew the fascist Estado Novo regime.…

7 months ago

Caldo Verde

Portugal's Caldo Verde, known as "Green Broth," originated in Minho, an area that includes the cities of Braga and Viana…

7 months ago

Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…

7 months ago

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Without a doubt, the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mount of Santa Luzia (Santuário do Sagrado Coração…

8 months ago

Manjericos de Viana

In Viana do Castelo there's a special sweet that supposedly looks like a vase of basil. Manjericos de Viana at…

8 months ago

Jésuita

A Portuguese pastry named for their resemblance to religious vestments. Various Jésuitas at Leitaria Do Carmo (photo: Brent Petersen) Jésuita…

8 months ago

Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo, Portugal to try the local treat, Torta de Viana. Plus, he tries a giant…

8 months ago

Torta de Viana

The cake named for a city in Northern Portugal came out of nearby Convent. Torta de Viana from Pastelaria Dantas…

8 months ago

Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo in the North region of Portugal to try some of the best food there…

8 months ago