Portugal

The Quirky Free Library Inside a Fridge in Setubal!

Ever seen a library inside a refrigerator? 👀

Brent takes you to a unique free pop-up library in Setúbal, Portugal — a community project he and Karen helped sponsor.

You’ll discover:

✅ Why creating community projects like this isn’t as easy as it looks

✅ The surprising reason every book is stamped

✅ How a repurposed fridge is bringing neighbors together

✅ Brent’s own book donation to the library

📖 If you love exploring the hidden gems of Portugal, local culture, and meaningful ways to give back while living abroad, this video is for you.

About the Author

Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides to cities around the world on Destination Eat Drink, including an in-depth eating and drinking guide to Portugal. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.

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