Viana do Castelo

Caldo Verde

Portugal's Caldo Verde, known as "Green Broth," originated in Minho, an area that includes the cities of Braga and Viana…

10 months ago

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Without a doubt, the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mount of Santa Luzia (Santuário do Sagrado Coração…

11 months ago

Manjericos de Viana

In Viana do Castelo there's a special sweet that supposedly looks like a vase of basil. Manjericos de Viana at…

11 months ago

Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo, Portugal to try the local treat, Torta de Viana. Plus, he tries a giant…

11 months ago

Torta de Viana

The cake named for a city in Northern Portugal came out of nearby Convent. Torta de Viana from Pastelaria Dantas…

12 months ago

Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo in the North region of Portugal to try some of the best food there…

12 months ago

Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes

Traditional outfits of the Minho region are still worn once year. Villagers in characteristic clothing (image: Museu do Traje) In…

12 months ago

Valentine’s Scarves from Portugal

Embroidered scarves in rural Portugal were a sort of love letter from young women to the objects of their affection.…

12 months ago

Bola de Berlim

Portugal's famous donut got its start in Germany. Ich bin ein Berliner There's an oft-repeated story that President John F.…

1 year ago