In the U.S., November 11th is Veteran's Day. But, in Portugal and much of Europe, it's St. Martin's Day. Serving…
Brent takes a day and visits the beautiful Arrabida Nature Park. He dangles from a cliff (not really), explores a…
Brent follows Carlo as he builds a new restaurant from scratch in Setubal, Portugal. Everything from construction to painting to…
April 25th, 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, the event that overthrew the fascist Estado Novo regime.…
Brent is on the hunt for Portugal's Bolo Rei Christmas cake. He visits a Christmas Market, bakeries & a flower…
Brent takes a boat ride during the Setubal Bay Festival (Festas da Baía de Setúbal), checks out the cool bikes…
Brent is bar hopping Setubal to 4 different neighborhoods and 4 different bars. He samples wine, Moscatel, Beirão, and espresso…
Every year on September 15th, Setubal celebrates the birthdate of its most famous poet. Flower arrangements at the base of…
Brent tries Portuguese coffee in several characteristic and charming cafes in the seaside city of Setubal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lj3zixG8e4Q He samples Galão,…
Brent is in his adopted town of Setubal to try Moscatel, a local fortified wine. He sips Moscatel in a…
Brent visits the Convento de Jesus in Setubal, Portugal. Then, he enjoys a Pirâmide de chocolate at a characteristic pastelaria.…
Some of the best views in Portugal is paired with lots of street art at this former army base. 7…
A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region's most famous products.…
Who was this 16th century fortress designed to protect? Forte de São Filipe, Setubal (photo: Brent Petersen) Philip II of…
The annual Banheiras e Insólitos Regatta of Baía do Sado is a celebration of homemade (barely) seaworthy boats in Setubal,…
Trying to find a specific specialty coffee drink proves challenging in Lisbon. Mazagran origin story Our first Mazagran in Lisbon…
June is Festival Season in Portugal. Some of the biggest festivals celebrate the three saints: Anthony, John, and Peter. The…
A cave in Setubal, Portugal has amazing views and an unlikely chapel. Santa Margarida cave (photo: Brent Petersen) Santa Margarida…
The slightly sweet, slightly acidic fruit has been cultivated in China for 1,000 years. But, it's also widely grown in…
There's a great scene from "Seinfeld" in which George beats himself up because he doesn't realize that when his date…
The modest Italian lightweight trucks are popular all over Europe. Ape Origin Story After WWII, Italy was in ruins and…
Lined by cafes and shops (and the City Hall), Praca de Bocage is the most beautiful square in Setubal. Praca…
The statue stands in a prominent spot in the city, but it wasn't immediately met with acclaim. Monument origin story…
An amazing experience of cooking, feasting, & laughing wasn't in a restaurant or cafe. Not only a delicious meal, but…
A quiet evening turns into a raucous party. We had only moved to Portugal a couple days earlier and were…
When citrus is in season, you see vendors selling the bounty of their fruit trees. A lady and her son…