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Brent
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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…
Ginjinha Grandma
Ginjinha is a drink that can be found all over Lisbon. But, for a unique experience, look for a Ginjinha…
Uso de Mascara
Cases of Covid are currently spiking in Portugal, like much of the rest of the world. But, Portugal’s citizens are…
New Year’s Eve & red underwear
If you’re in Italy for New Year’s Eve, be sure to wear this specifically colored undergarment. New Year’s Eve All…