Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Mozambique Mozambique is a country in…
The slightly sweet, slightly acidic fruit has been cultivated in China for 1,000 years. But, it’s also widely grown in…
There’s a great scene from “Seinfeld” in which George beats himself up because he doesn’t realize that when his date…
The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…
Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…
The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn’t immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…
An amazing experience of cooking, feasting, & laughing wasn’t in a restaurant or cafe. Our friend in Setubal, Helenice, wanted…
Hidden in Lisbon’s up and coming Mouraria neighborhood is a plant based restaurant with incredible food and a great vibe.…
A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…
When citrus is in season, you see vendors selling the bounty of their fruit trees. Winter is citrus season in…
