Portugal

Why we chose Portugal as our new home

Brent has been living in Portugal for 3½ years. He shares how he chose Portugal as their new place to…

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Life in Portugal: Monthly cost of living 2025 | Expenses breakdown

Brent has been living in Portugal for 3 1/2 years. He breaks down the cost of living from Rent, food,…

1 year ago

The only tea plantations in Europe

The Azores is the only place in Europe where tea is grown commercially. Azorean Tea origin story The Azores is…

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The most beautiful spot in the Azores

Sete Cidades origin story 36,000 years ago a volcano erupted on the Azorean island of São Miguel. The resulting craters…

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A meal from a volcano

Portugal's Azores archipelago was formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. Even today, molten rock, just below the surface,…

1 year ago

5 things the US does better than Portugal

After revealing 5 things he thinks Portugal does better than the U.S., Brent gives his opinion on 5 things he…

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Passionfruit drinks from the Azores

On the island of São Miguel, Passion Fruit is grown greenhouses. The fruit, known as Maracujá dos Açores, has a…

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Portuguese pineapples

The island of São Miguel, part of Portugal's Azores archipelago, is the only place in Europe where pineapples are grown…

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Culinary Adventure: Amazing African food in Lisbon! Dishes from Cape Verde, Mozambique, Angola

Brent is in Lisbon to sample the best African food from former Portuguese colonies. There's Cachupa from Cape Verde, Calulu…

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Top 5 Pastries in Portugal

Portugal has some of the best tarts, cakes, and sweets in the world. Here's my 5 favorite. Pastel de Nata…

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