viana do castelo

Caldo VerdeCaldo Verde

Caldo Verde

Portugal's Caldo Verde, known as "Green Broth," originated in Minho, an area that includes the cities of Braga and Viana…

11 months ago
Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green WineVinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…

12 months ago
Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of JesusSanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Without a doubt, the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mount of Santa Luzia (Santuário do Sagrado Coração…

12 months ago
Manjericos de VianaManjericos de Viana

Manjericos de Viana

In Viana do Castelo there's a special sweet that supposedly looks like a vase of basil. Manjericos de Viana at…

12 months ago
Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, PortugalPastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo, Portugal to try the local treat, Torta de Viana. Plus, he tries a giant…

1 year ago
Torta de VianaTorta de Viana

Torta de Viana

The cake named for a city in Northern Portugal came out of nearby Convent. Torta de Viana from Pastelaria Dantas…

1 year ago
Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, PortugalFoodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Brent is in Viana do Castelo in the North region of Portugal to try some of the best food there…

1 year ago
Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumesMuseu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes

Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes

Traditional outfits of the Minho region are still worn once year. Villagers in characteristic clothing (image: Museu do Traje) In…

1 year ago
Valentine’s Scarves from PortugalValentine’s Scarves from Portugal

Valentine’s Scarves from Portugal

Embroidered scarves in rural Portugal were a sort of love letter from young women to the objects of their affection.…

1 year ago
Bola de BerlimBola de Berlim

Bola de Berlim

Portugal's famous donut got its start in Germany. Ich bin ein Berliner There's an oft-repeated story that President John F.…

1 year ago