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Best Bars in Cork, Ireland
Cork is a great city to enjoy a pint or two. When in Cork, you’re best advised to not to…

Easy Pickle Recipe
Super easy and delicious to make! Back in the day when I had my hobby farm in Rhode Island I…

Reverse Culture Shock
You’ve heard of culture shock, the feeling of being upended and out of touch by the customs and traditions of…

Amazing African food in Lisbon
Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Mozambique Mozambique is a country in…

Portugal’s Nêspera fruit
The slightly sweet, slightly acidic fruit has been cultivated in China for 1,000 years. But, it’s also widely grown in…

Coffee isn’t just coffee in Portugal
There’s a great scene from “Seinfeld” in which George beats himself up because he doesn’t realize that when his date…

Ape, the three-wheeled trucks from Italy
The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…

Praca de Bocage
Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…

Anti-Fascist monument in Setubal, Portugal
The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn’t immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…

Vegan Cheese in Austin
Plant based cheese has been elevated to a new level in Austin Rebel Cheese In Austin’s Mueller neighborhood sits a…