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Side Trip from Lisbon: Grutas de Mira de Aire

The largest cave system in Portugal is one of the country’s seven wonders. Grutas de Mira de Aire origin story…

Side Trip from Lisbon: Queluz Palace

A lavish royal palace and garden is just a quick train ride from Lisbon Queluz National Palace Origin Story Following…

Salmorejo

Cordoba is famous for it’s cold tomato soup, but it’s not gazpacho! Salmorejo origin story Legend has it that when…

Parque das Nações, Lisbon

Lisbon’s modern neighborhood is on reclaimed land from a former industrial site. Parque das Nações origin story Parque das Nações…

Menlo Castle

Just a 15 minute drive from Galway, sitting on the River Corrib, is the abandoned Menlo Castle. The castle was…

Four Novels That Will Enhance Your Vacation

Reading a work of fiction set in your vacation destination is a great way to get more out of your…

Volto já

Volto já is a Portuguese phrase with several closely related definitions. But, when going to a store, it has an…

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

Lisbon’s custard tart, the Pastel de Nata is available at every bakery in the city. But only one place can…

Sausage Rolls

Sausage Rolls are popular throughout the U.K. and Ireland. They consist of puff pastry wrapped around a pork sausage. Simple…

Bone Chapel in Évora, Portugal

Évora is a town in Portugal that attracts tourists from all over the world for its Roman Temple, Medieval Wall, and…