Exploring In and Around Lisbon
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 …
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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 …
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 …
How to Order Coffee in Portugal
Just like any other European country with a long history of coffee, figuring out how to order coffee in Portugal can get confusing. In Portugal, …
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 …
Codfish in Lisbon, a must-try!
Codfish or bacalhau is an essential part of Portuguese cuisine. The food, in general, is rich and varied due to the colonial past of Portugal. The …
Pasteis de Nata and Pasteis de Belem – A Taste of Heaven in Lisbon
When we visited Lisbon we fell head over heels in love. With its picture-perfect neighborhoods, elegant shopping streets, and glittering waterfront, I thought there was …
