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Watts Towers

In the middle of the Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts is a stunning D.I.Y. structure with a connection to the…

Lisbon’s hippest vegan restaurant

Hidden in Lisbon’s up and coming Mouraria neighborhood is a plant based restaurant with incredible food and a great vibe.…

Salsa party in Portugal

A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…

Traboules of Lyon

These secret passageways have helped merchants move their goods and hide the resistance fighters who took on the Nazis in…

Selling Citrus on the Street

When citrus is in season, you see vendors selling the bounty of their fruit trees. Winter is citrus season in…

Take a Number

Everywhere you go in Portugal, it seems, you have to take a number. In Portugal, waiting in line is a…

Tenants Harbor Lighthouse

Built on a tiny island at the mouth of Tenants Harbor, this lighthouse is owned by a famous family of…

How Portugal’s elderly can live in high-rent neighborhoods

There are parts of Portugal, especially in Lisbon and Porto that are rapidly changing. New condos and apartments are being…

Lisbon’s Tram 28

Lisbon’s trams have become a symbol of the city. And riding the tram is a great way to see many…

Percussion party in Setubal, Portugal

Every year, percussion groups gather in the port city of Setubal, Portugal for a giant drum party. We were sitting…