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 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, coffeehouses and pastry shops are an institution, not only for the specialties they serve...
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!
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 Portuguese were great explorers and brought back many types of spices that were used...
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 no way that Lisbon could get any better. Then I discovered a little taste...