One of my favorite words in the English language is serendipity: luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not looked for. It was a ... Read the Post...
Lisbon’s Second Monastery
The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, located on the riverfront in Belém, is probably the most famous monastery in Lisbon. But there is another monastery worth visiting, one ... Read the Post...
The Foodie’s Tour of Lisbon
I love it when people take something fun and combine it with other fun things to make an ultimate fun thing. This is exactly what the founders of Portugal on a ... Read the Post...
Fresh Food in Funchal
On our last day in Funchal on the island of Madeira, a very knowledgeable tour guide suggested we visit the Mercado dos Lavradores, the farmers' market. I wanted to ... Read the Post...
St. Anthony Throws the Best Parties in Lisbon
You might think Portugal had celebrated enough on Friday with Portugal Day. But Lisbonites (alfacinhas, as they are known) aren't quite done with the festivities. June ... Read the Post...
Happy Dia de Portugal!
Happy Portugal Day to all the Portuguese, at home and abroad! For all the non-Portuguese who are wondering what Portugal Day is, I've got you covered. It's Friday, ... Read the Post...
Visiting Desert Islands – Part 2
It wasn’t the stereotypical "white sand and palm trees" desert island of movies, but that’s what made it so unique – and, probably, so untouched by humans. We docked ... Read the Post...
Visiting Desert Islands – Part 1
If someone were to offer you a few hours on a desert island, enjoying the sunshine and the ocean, would you jump at the opportunity to go? I did. And that’s how I ... Read the Post...
