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St. Martin’s Day in Portugal

In the U.S., November 11th is Veteran’s Day. But, in Portugal and much of Europe, it’s St. Martin’s Day. November…

Life in Portugal: Immigrant vs Expat? Which one am I?

Brent visits one of his favorite cafes in Lisbon to talk about the difference between Immigrants and Expats. Which one…

Podcast: Coffee from Colombia, Vietnam & Seattle

Brent explores some of the best coffee from around the world including Colombia and Vietnam. Plus, great coffee recommendations in…

Podcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in Lisbon

Maria is in Lisbon and meets Brent for an episode of the podcast. She tells Brent about her first trip…

The World’s Greatest Cheesecake is in Spain (sorry, New York)

San Sebastián (also known by its Basque name, Donostia) is one of the most famous foodie cities in the world,…

Berlenga Island, Portugal

Brent takes a boat ride to stunning Berlenga Island, off the coast of Peniche, Portugal. He marvels at the views…

Podcast: Manila, Philippines

Jian Tayaban is an expert on the food and culture of Manila. He shares the best dishes to try in…

Arrabida Nature Park, Setubal, Portugal

Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a…

Podcast: Aveiro, Portugal

Aveiro is called the Venice of Portugal, but that might be unfair to Aveiro. The city has so much to…

Guggenheim Museum

Far and away the most popular attraction in the Basque region (and the 10th most visited in Spain) is the…