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…