Furnas, a great way to spend a day in the Azores!

Brent visits the thermal baths of Furnas, Portugal for a warm dip. Then, he tries the famous local bread and checks out the boiling and steamy Caldeiras. And then, it’s time for dinner at a restaurant where the food is cooked underground in the craters heated using natural geothermal heat!

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including in-depth eating and drinking guides in Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

Brent

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