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Brent
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Things I Thought I Couldn’t Live Without
We sold or donated most of our belongings and moved to Portugal, bringing only 3 suitcases each. I imagined it…
Lisbon Ginjinha bar crawl
Brent samples Ginjinha, Portugal’s famous cherry liqueur, at three bars in Lisbon, including the place where it was first served.…
Bridges of Lyon
Lyon sits at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers. So, as you would expect, there are a lot…
What to do in Cordoba, Spain
Brent visits the iconic Mosque-Catheral to learn about the over 1,200 year Mezquita. Then, it’s off the Roman Bridge where…
Portugal’s Bifana sandwich
The traditional pork sandwich is often consumed late at night with beer, but you don’t have to be drunk to…
Sherry tasting in Cordoba’s most characteristic bar
Brent is in Cordoba to try a cold Spanish soup that’s not gazpacho and gets a sherry recommendation from the…
Almendres Cromlech ancient site
Often called “Portugal’s Stonehenge,” these Megaliths actually predate Stonehenge by at least 2,000 years. Unlike the better-known Stonehenge, Almendres Cromlech…
Video: Pirâmide de chocolate & Convento de Jesus
Brent visits the Convento de Jesus in Setubal, Portugal. Then, he enjoys a Pirâmide de chocolate at a characteristic pastelaria.…
Fantastic Vegetarian Restaurant in Cascais, Portugal
The wealthy oceanside town of Cascais is known for it’s beautiful beaches and high priced housing market, but there’s also…
Palmela Castle
On one of the most prominent points in the Setubal Peninsula sits an historic castle with a fascinating history. Palmela…