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QR Codes in restaurants are the worst

Restaurants are replacing paper menus with QR Codes and it has to stop! QR Codes Origin Story The QR (Quick…

Vegan Pastel de Nata

Lisbon’s famous egg custard tart has a vegan version. Pastel de Nata origin story Pastel de Nata is by far…

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…