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Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

January 25, 2023 Brent

Graça is a neighborhood in Lisbon that is often overlooked by tourists. But, it’s gaining in popularity and there is…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: art, Caracol da Graça, Gracas, Igreja da Graça, Lisbon, miradouro, Miradouro da Graça, portugal, street art

Side Trip from Lisbon: Grutas de Mira de Aire

January 18, 2023 Brent

The largest cave system in Portugal is one of the country’s seven wonders. Grutas de Mira de Aire origin story…

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: caves, Grutas de Mira de Aire, portugal

Salmorejo

January 4, 2023 Brent

Cordoba is famous for it’s cold tomato soup, but it’s not gazpacho! Salmorejo origin story Legend has it that when…

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Posted in: Cordoba, Spain, Uncategorized Filed under: cordoba, Salmorejo, Sopa de Tomate Alentejana, Spain

Four Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

December 15, 2022 Brent

Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…

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Posted in: Dublin, New Zealand, Palermo, Uncategorized Filed under: Asheville, Basilicata, Christ Stopped at Eboli, dublin, fiction, Look Homward Angel, Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, novels, Sicily, The Leopard, Ulysses

Volto já

November 30, 2022 Brent

Volto já is a Portuguese phrase with several closely related definitions. But, when going to a store, it has an…

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Posted in: Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: cultural differences, portugal, Volta já, volto ja

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

November 23, 2022 Brent

Lisbon’s custard tart, the Pastel de Nata is available at every bakery in the city. But only one place can…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, pastry, portugal

Bone Chapel in Évora, Portugal

November 8, 2022 Brent

Évora is a town in Portugal that attracts tourists from all over the world for its Roman Temple, Medieval Wall, and…

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Posted in: evora, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: Bone Chapel, church, Evora, ossuary

Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

October 27, 2022 Brent

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

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Posted in: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal, sintra, Uncategorized Filed under: adega vadia, azenhas do mar, beaches, cabo da roca, Colares, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sintra, vineyard, wine, Winery

Cascais, a daytrip from Lisbon

October 5, 2022 Brent

A short train ride from Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal is a wealthy seaside enclave with lots of fun things to make…

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Posted in: cascais, Lisbon, Portugal, Uncategorized Filed under: boca do inferno, cascais, Lisbon, portugal

Don’t believe online reviews of restaurants in Europe

September 28, 2022 Brent

Online rating sites don’t take into account cultural differences. You’re finally taking that Covid-delayed trip to Europe! Yay! You get…

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Posted in: Restaurants, Uncategorized Filed under: online ratings, portugal, restaurants, trip advisor, yelp

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