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Brent
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Azeitão Market
The first Sunday of each month is a huge open air market in Azeitão, Portugal. Hundreds of local and regional…
Popular Marches Competition
June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…
The Soul of Alfama
In Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, Alfama, an outdoor art exhibit celebrates local residents. Artist Camilla Watson Alfama is one of the…
Santa Margarida cave
A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida Cave Setubal, Portugal is situated on…
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…