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 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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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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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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The restaurant was barely full, only 2 other tables were occupied when we were seated. Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras is industrial-chic…
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Walking the old tracks in a peaceful quietness, I couldn’t help but conjure up imagery of the history of this spot. The…
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October 31, 1755, Lisboa was one of Europe’s most magnificent cities, as well as one of its busiest ports. It was the home…
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Susete and I decided to temporarily move to Portugal’s capital city for many reasons. The culture, the lifestyle, the views, the vibrancy,…
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I always knew I loved Lisbon… after all, that’s why we came here to stay longer, but I think I’ve finally figured…
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