Brent is in his city of Setubal to see how a brand new bar is built and opened. Starting from…
Brent visits the famous Livramento Market in Setubal and buys some of the most delicious fruit and veg, honey, pastries…
In the U.S., November 11th is Veteran’s Day. But, in Portugal and much of Europe, it’s St. Martin’s Day. November…
Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a…
Brent follows Carlo as he builds a new restaurant from scratch in Setubal, Portugal. Everything from construction to painting to…
Just an hour from Lisbon, this little village is a great daytrip for wine lovers. Fernando Pó origin story The…
Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…
Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…
Every year on September 15th, Setubal celebrates the birthdate of its most famous poet. Manuel Maria Barbosa du Bocage Manuel…
Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. He samples Galão, Abatanado…
Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…
Some of the best views in Portugal is paired with lots of street art at this former army base. 7…
A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region’s most famous products.…
Who was this 16th century fortress designed to protect? Philip II of Spain When King Henry of Portugal died, the…
The annual Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado is a celebration of homemade (barely) seaworthy boats in Setubal,…
June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…
A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida Cave Setubal, Portugal is situated on…
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…
A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…
Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. We were sitting…