Portugal

My favorite place for a glass of wine in Beja, Portugal

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

11 months ago

Porto’s Bank of Tiles

The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto's heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo mural at Igreja do Carmo, Porto…

11 months ago

Portuguese Rice Cake, Bolo de Arroz

Bolo de Arroz or Rice Cake is a sweet treat that's so moist and rich you might even wind up…

11 months ago

Delicious Christmas cookies & pastries in Portugal

Brent is on the hunt for Portugal's Bolo Rei Christmas cake. He visits a Christmas Market, bakeries & a flower…

11 months ago

Foz do Douro, Portugal

A quick trip from Porto, Foz do Douro seems a world away. Foz do Douro origin story The parish of…

12 months ago

Wine Crawl in undiscovered Palmela, Portugal

Brent is in the Setubal region of Portugal to wineries in the town of Palmela. He samples wines made from…

12 months ago

Life in Portugal: Cost of Living & Monthly Budget

Brent is in the Santos neighborhood of Lisbon visiting the famous Green Street and enjoying a chocolate salami with his…

12 months ago

Pastel de Nata de Bolota

In far eastern Portugal, near the border with Spain, you'll find a pastry that's a unique take on the famous…

12 months ago

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon charming cafes & natural wine

Brent returns to Lisbon's non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…

12 months ago

Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique food crawl & creepy 19th century murder mystery

Brent visits Lisbon's Campo de Ourique, a non-touristy neighborhood in the popular city. He samples gelado in an amazing food…

1 year ago