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Tag: Lisbon

Podcast: 2foodtrippers Daryl & Mindi Hirsch

May 29, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Daryl & Mindi Hirsch, aka 2foodtrippers, spent 3 years traveling the world and living out of a suitcase. Today, they…

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Posted in: Podcast Filed under: Lisbon, naples, Philly cheesesteak

Culinary Adventure: Amazing African food in Lisbon! Dishes from Cape Verde, Mozambique, Angola

February 12, 2025 Brent Leave a comment

Brent is in Lisbon to sample the best African food from former Portuguese colonies. There’s Cachupa from Cape Verde, Calulu…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: African food, grog, Lisbon, portugal, spicy food
A picture of some tents with the words " markets and good halls ".

Culinary Adventure: The best markets in Lisbon

November 20, 2024 Brent Leave a comment

Brent visits several incredible markets in Lisbon. From organic markets to covered food halls to Lisbon’s best wine & cheese…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: food halls, Lisbon, markets, organic markets, portugal, time out market
A close up of some food on a plate

Best Vegan Restaurants in Lisbon

September 5, 2024 Brent

For a city whose cuisine is so closely identified with fish (Bacalhau) and eggs (Pastel de Nata), visitors might be…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: ao 26, green affair, kong, Lisbon, o gambuzino, organi chiado, portugal, The Food Temple, vegan, vegan food, vegan nata
A table with two bowls of food on it

4 Amazing places for Brazilian Food in Lisbon

June 5, 2024 Brent

Lisbon has an incredibly vibrant Brazilian community with an amazing food culture. Brent samples an Acarajé, a bowl of Feijoada,…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Acaraje, Brazilian Food, Feijoada, Lisbon, portugal, Sugar Cane Juice, Tapioca
A man standing next to a tree and another person.

Exploring Lisbon’s Graca neighborhood

May 23, 2024 Brent

Brent is in Graca to ride the new funicular and gave in wonder at the views. Plus, he visits some…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Graca, Lisbon
Here's an alt tag for the image: Lisbon's 25th of April Bridge spanning Tagus River.

Life in Portugal: Cost of Living & Monthly Budget

November 28, 2023 Brent

Brent is in the Santos neighborhood of Lisbon visiting the famous Green Street and enjoying a chocolate salami with his…

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Posted in: Blog, Portugal, videos Filed under: budget, life in portugal, Lisbon
Man reading book at book signing.

Campo de Ourique, Lisbon charming cafes & natural wine

November 22, 2023 Brent

Brent returns to Lisbon’s non-touristy Campo de Ourique neighborhood and visits a characteristic cafe and a natural wine bar. Plus,…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Casa Fernando Pessoa, cheese, Fernando Pessoa, Fiammetta, Granos Espaco Vegetariano, Lisbon, natural wine, portugal, prazeres cemetery, red nose wine bar, vegetarian food, wine
Busy bar patrons enjoying drinks and food.

Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique food crawl & creepy 19th century murder mystery

November 15, 2023 Brent

Brent visits Lisbon’s Campo de Ourique, a non-touristy neighborhood in the popular city. He samples gelado in an amazing food…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Aqueduto das Águas Livres, Campo de Ourique, Lisbon, markets, Mercado de Campo de Ourique, portugal
Delicious golden custard tarts.

Lisbon Pastel de Nata Crawl, part 2

November 1, 2023 Brent

Brent is back in Lisbon for more great bakeries serving up the famous custard tart, Pastel de Nata. He hits…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal
Man eating pastry by Jernimos Monastery.

Pastel de Nata crawl in Lisbon, Part 1

October 25, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Lisbon to try Portugal’s famous custard tart, the Pastel de Nata. He visits the place where it…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal
Ornate church towers against blue sky.

Jerónimos Monastery, Lisbon

September 28, 2023 Brent

Lisbon’s magnificent monastery is a must-visit for anyone coming to the city Jerónimos Monastery origin story Portugal, specifically the king…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, portugal, Vasco de Gama
Here's an alt tag for the image: `Panoramic cityscape sketch in grayscale.`

Museu Nacional do Azulejo (National Tile Museum in Lisbon)

September 21, 2023 Brent

Outside the tourist areas is an incredible museum in a 16th century convent that most visitors to Lisbon miss. Azulejo…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Azulejo, church, Convent, Lisbon, Monastery, Museu Nacional do Azulejo, National Tile Museum, portugal, tile
Here's an alt tag for the image: A cup of cappuccino.

Coffee Crawl in Lisbon

June 28, 2023 Brent

Brent is in Lisbon to try eight different coffee drinks at both historic and neighborhood cafes. He tries uma bica…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: coffee, Lisbon, portugal, uma bica
Green-haired women graffiti art mural.

Abandoned winery near Lisbon

June 14, 2023 Brent

Just across the river from Lisbon is an abandoned winery with some amazing street art. Quinta da Arealva origin story…

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Posted in: Almada, Portugal Filed under: abandoned buildings, Almada, Lisbon, portugal, Quinta da Arealva, Winery
Assorted Asian sauces, pickles, and oils.

Food crawl outside Lisbon’s tourist areas in Alvalade

June 7, 2023 Brent

Brent visits the decidedly non-touristy Lisbon neighborhood of Alvalade. He starts the day in the Alvalade market for a coffee,…

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Posted in: Blog, Lisbon, Portugal, videos Filed under: Alvalade, Lisbon, Market, portugal, vegan food
Bartender pouring drinks in a bar.

Lisbon Ginjinha bar crawl

April 25, 2023 Brent

Brent samples Ginjinha, Portugal’s famous cherry liqueur, at three bars in Lisbon, including the place where it was first served.…

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Posted in: videos Filed under: Ginjinha, Lisbon, portugal
Savory stew sandwich with mustard.

Portugal’s Bifana sandwich

April 12, 2023 Brent

The traditional pork sandwich is often consumed late at night with beer, but you don’t have to be drunk to…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: bifana, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sandwich, vegan, vegan food
Colorful abstract bird graffiti art.

Street Art in Graça, Lisbon

January 25, 2023 Brent

Graça is a neighborhood in Lisbon that is often overlooked by tourists. But, it’s gaining in popularity and there is…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: art, Caracol da Graça, Gracas, Igreja da Graça, Lisbon, miradouro, Miradouro da Graça, portugal, street art
Here's an alt tag for the image: Palace of Queluz, Portugal.

Side Trip from Lisbon: Queluz Palace

January 11, 2023 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, portugal, Queluz Palace
Row of various national flags.

Parque das Nações, Lisbon

December 28, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Cable Car, Lisbon, Parque das Nacoes, portugal, Vasco de Gama Bridge, vegan, vegan food
Delicious Portuguese custard tarts.

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

November 23, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Belem, Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon, Pasteis de Belem, Pastel de Nata, pastry, portugal
Pastel de Moscatel de Setbal wine.

A New Twist on the famous Pastel de Nata

November 3, 2022 Brent

A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region’s most famous products.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal, Setubal Filed under: Lisbon, moscatel, moscatel de setubal, pastel de moscatel de setubal, Pastel de Nata, portugal, setubal
Vintage wine poster with bottle.

Colares – Daytrip from Lisbon

October 27, 2022 Brent

Colares is the smallest and oldest wine region in all of Portugal. Wine grapes have been cultivated here for 800…

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Posted in: Colares, Lisbon, Portugal, sintra Filed under: adega vadia, azenhas do mar, beaches, cabo da roca, Colares, Foodie, Lisbon, portugal, sintra, vineyard, wine, Winery
Fishing boats and yachts in harbor.

Cascais, a daytrip from Lisbon

October 5, 2022 Brent

A short train ride from Lisbon, Cascais, Portugal is a wealthy seaside enclave with lots of fun things to make…

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Posted in: cascais, Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: boca do inferno, cascais, Lisbon, portugal
Public washhouse in Portuguese.

Portugal’s public washhouses

September 21, 2022 Brent

Lavadouros have traditionally been places where ladies (it’s almost always women) come to wash clothes, chat with neighbors, and sing.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: azeitao, lavadouro, Lisbon, portugal, wash house
Refreshing iced coffee with lemon twist.

A 6 Hour Journey for a Coffee Drink

August 31, 2022 Brent

Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Mazagran is a cold coffee…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Algeria, cocktail, coffee, espresso, Lisbon, mazagran, portugal, setubal
Pastis de nata on a plate outdoors.

Vegan Pastel de Nata

August 11, 2022 Brent

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

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal, vegan
Here's an alt tag for the image: Number 17 door, old photo.

The Soul of Alfama

July 14, 2022 Brent

In Lisbon’s oldest neighborhood, Alfama, an outdoor art exhibit celebrates local residents. Artist Camilla Watson Alfama is one of the…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: alfama, art, Lisbon, Mouraria, photography, portugal, street art
Creamy mushroom stew with bread.

Amazing African food in Lisbon

June 2, 2022 Brent

Some of the best food in Lisbon has its origin in former Portuguese colonies. Mozambique Mozambique is a country in…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: colonialism, Lisbon, mozambique, piri piri, portugal, tchatinho, xima
Colorful string lights illuminating hallway.

Lisbon’s hippest vegan restaurant

March 23, 2022 Brent

Hidden in Lisbon’s up and coming Mouraria neighborhood is a plant based restaurant with incredible food and a great vibe.…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Mouraria, portugal, The Food Temple, vegan, vegan food
Porto, Portugal riverfront cityscape.

How Portugal’s elderly can live in high-rent neighborhoods

February 2, 2022 Brent

There are parts of Portugal, especially in Lisbon and Porto that are rapidly changing. New condos and apartments are being…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: affordable housing, housing, Lisbon, porto, portugal
Vintage Lisbon tram, Coca-Cola advertisement.

Lisbon’s Tram 28

January 27, 2022 Brent

Lisbon’s trams have become a symbol of the city. And riding the tram is a great way to see many…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, portugal, public transportation, tram
Man pouring Ginjinha liqueur at bar.

Ginjinha Grandma

January 12, 2022 Brent

Ginjinha is a drink that can be found all over Lisbon. But, for a unique experience, look for a Ginjinha…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Ginjinha, grandma, liqueur, Lisbon, portugal
Lisbon church overlooking the Tagus River.

The best viewpoint in Lisbon

November 24, 2021 Brent

When your city lies on seven hills you’ve got lots of great views. This one is my favorite in Lisbon…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, miradouro, portugal, viewpoint, vista
High-speed train at the station platform.

Portugal needs to update their high speed train network

October 14, 2021 Brent

Portugal has an efficient transportation network of light rail, bus, metro, and ferry. But, their high speed train system lags…

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Posted in: Portugal Filed under: bullet train, Europe, high speed train, Lisbon, porto, portugal, public transportation, trains, transportation
Santo Antnio 1232, bronze sculpture detail.

Lisbon’s Feast of St. Anthony

June 1, 2020 Brent

Lisbon’s biggest party celebrates the city’s patron saint with a barrage of music and dancing, not to mention grilled sardines,…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal, st. Anthony
Pastel de nata pastries on display.

Where to Try Lisbon’s Characteristic Tart, the Pastel de Nata

March 1, 2020 Brent 2 Comments

The Pastel de Nata, was invented by monks in Lisbon. Today, it is by far the most popular treat in…

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Posted in: Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: espresso, Foodie, Lisbon, Pastel de Nata, portugal
Wine bottles displayed next to artwork.

Lisbon’s Best Beverages

February 21, 2020 Brent Leave a comment

Coffee, Wine, and sweet, local liqueurs. Lisbon is one of Europe’s best cities for liquid refreshment. Ginjinha Enjoying a Ginjinha…

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Posted in: Europe, Lisbon, Portugal Filed under: Amendoa, coffee, drinks, Ginjinha, Lisbon, portugal, wine
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