When planning our itinerary for our Viking River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro River we knew we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of being in Lisbon, even if it was for just a few days. (We had a...
Viking River Cruises – Cruising Portugal Douro Valley
[I was invited to experience Viking River Cruises. I chose Portugal’s Douro Valley. My airfare and cruise were paid for. Financial compensation was not received for this post. Opinions expressed here are my own, always are and always will...
Costa Vicentina: the ideal destination for a nature-filled family break
If you are an active family who loves nothing more than exploring the great outdoors on your holidays together, Costa Vicentina in Portugal could be the ideal destination for you to choose for your next break. This section of...
How to order a coffee in Portugal
In Portugal, coffeehouses and pastry shops are an institution, not only for the specialties they serve but also for their history and decoration. And like many other metropolitan cities, they once were the favorite haunt of some of the...
The Tradition of Bacalhau
When we think of traditional dishes from Portugal, no doubt we think of bacalhau (cod in Portuguese). Roasted, baked, boiled or fried, the Portuguese say they have 365 bacalhau recipes, one for every day of the year. The great...
Codfish in Lisbon, a must-try!
Portuguese cuisine is rich and varied due to the colonial past of Portugal. Many types of spices are used to make the dishes as tasty as can be: cinnamon, saffron, the piripiri to only name a few. The Portuguese...
Pasteis de Nata: A Taste of Heaven in Lisbon
With its picture-perfect neighborhoods, elegant shopping streets and glittering waterfront, I thought there was no way that Lisbon could get any better. Then I discovered a little taste of heaven – Pasteis de Nata. Before even setting off for...