Portugal’s Caldo Verde, known as “Green Broth,” originated in Minho, an area that includes the cities of Braga and Viana…
The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to “Green Wine” the name doesn’t refer to…
A Portuguese pastry named for their resemblance to religious vestments. Jésuita origin story Similar to the French pastry Jésuite, which…
The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto’s heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo Tile origin story Azulejos are painted…
A quick trip from Porto, Foz do Douro seems a world away. Foz do Douro origin story The parish of…
Brent takes a day trip from Porto to the oceanside town of Foz do Douro. He checks out the lighthouse…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…
Brent is in Porto, Portugal to gaze in wonder at the amazing tile murals in churches & at the iconic…
There are parts of Portugal, especially in Lisbon and Porto that are rapidly changing. New condos and apartments are being…
Portugal has an efficient transportation network of light rail, bus, metro, and ferry. But, their high speed train system lags…