Portugal

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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,…

1 year 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

Life in Portugal as an American

Brent is in Lisbon talking about how he moved to Portugal, what it is like living there, and how he…

1 year ago

Lisbon Pastel de Nata Crawl, part 2

Brent is back in Lisbon for more great bakeries serving up the famous custard tart, Pastel de Nata. He hits…

1 year ago

Pastel de Nata crawl in Lisbon, Part 1

Brent is in Lisbon to try Portugal's famous custard tart, the Pastel de Nata. He visits the place where it…

1 year ago

Quinta do Piloto Winery, Palmela, Portugal

A short drive from Lisbon is a world-class winery with incredible views. Quinta do Piloto winery (photo: Brent Petersen)Seating at…

1 year ago

Bay Festival & Custom Motorcycle Festival in Setubal, Portugal

Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…

1 year ago

Cabo Espichel, Portugal

A windy point with a legend about a giant donkey is a great day trip from Lisbon Cabo Espichel lighthouse…

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