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Portugal’s Past Can Be Seen In Its Cuisine

July 7, 2017

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Dançante: Reflection of a Portuguese Family

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Portugal’s Blossoming Gin Industry

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Best Viewpoints on São Miguel

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Was Columbus a Clumsy Navigator or Portugal’s Most...

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Portugal’s Underestimated Gin Scene

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    O Beco: How I Found My Inspiration in an Ancient Alleyway

    by admin September 29, 2017

    Walking down the tiny medieval alleyway, we approached the almost unnoticeable dark green door with a red awning above it, on the…

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  • History & Culture

    Was Columbus a Clumsy Navigator or Portugal’s Most Brilliant Secret? PART 2

    by admin July 18, 2017

    I love museums. I get that when on vacation, it’s not always everyone’s thing, but I really love exploring them. Museums hold so…

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  • History & Culture

    Was Columbus a Clumsy Navigator or Portugal’s Most Brilliant Secret? Part 1

    by admin July 15, 2017

    As I make my way down the halls of the Museu da Marinha (Marine Museum), my eyes gaze in wonderment at the…

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  • Food & Drink

    Botequim da Mouraria: One of My Favourite Restaurants in the WORLD

    by admin July 12, 2017

    This place has been on my mind for the past two years. It doesn’t have any Michelin stars or accolades in International…

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  • AdventuresExpat Life

    Best Viewpoints on São Miguel

    by admin July 7, 2017

    The Açores (Azores) are known by many as the “Hawaii of Europe”. That’s a little unfair of a comparison, as it’s not…

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  • Food & DrinkHistory & Culture

    Portugal’s Past Can Be Seen In Its Cuisine

    by admin July 7, 2017

    Maybe I’m biased, because I’m a chef, but one of my greatest beliefs is that the history of a culture can be…

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  • AdventuresHistory & Culture

    Riding Through History With Caballos Marvão

    by admin July 1, 2017

    “This used to be a smuggling route,” Sara, our guide told us. “See there? Right over that mountain is Spain, where we…

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  • AdventuresExpat Life

    Dançante: Reflection of a Portuguese Family

    by admin June 29, 2017

    “I really love their style!” Susete proclaimed to me, as we sat down to lunch with our friends from Alentejo. “It’s not…

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  • Food & Drink

    Portugal’s Blossoming Gin Industry

    by admin June 28, 2017

    I’m not an expert when it comes to alcoholic drinks. Actually, let me be even more clear… I barely even drink. I…

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  • History & Culture

    Guimarães: The Birthplace of Portugal

    by admin June 26, 2017

    The stone archway porticos. Tightly fitted buildings with dark wood frames and steeply sloped roofs. An ancient cathedral. Cobbled roads, laid out…

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