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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…
Ape, the three-wheeled trucks from Italy
The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…
Praca de Bocage
Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…
Anti-Fascist monument in Setubal, Portugal
The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn’t immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…
Vegan Cheese in Austin
Plant based cheese has been elevated to a new level in Austin Rebel Cheese In Austin’s Mueller neighborhood sits a…
Our best meal in Portugal, so far
An amazing experience of cooking, feasting, & laughing wasn’t in a restaurant or cafe. Our friend in Setubal, Helenice, wanted…
Why you shouldn’t book the cheapest ticket
The cheapest ticket isn’t always the best choice. In fact, sometimes it will make your trip miserable. Remote Airports Maybe…
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.…