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