Food in Portugal

What to eat in Porto, Portugal - a Francesinha!

Porto is a coastal city in northwest Portugal which left a deep 'cityprint' on my heart. Although best known for its port wine production, and breath snatching scenery, it has so many other endearing...

Lisbon LX Factory: Sunday hippie market, arts center & food

Among the many places you can visit in Lisbon, there is one which is quite hidden from the eye and not many foreigners know about. This new creative island in the ruins of a gigantic abandoned...

Cockburn’s Port Lodge – A Journey Through Time and Flavor

My husband and I enjoy a glass of port now and then, but we had never visited a port house or done a port tasting and guided tour in Portugal. We decided it was time to remedy that. If you're a wine...

Spending Time in the Palácio do Freixo in Porto, Portugal

Facing the banks of the Douro River, the Palácio do Freixo is a national monument that tastefully combines the modern comforts of a 5-star hotel with the elaborate grandeur and detail of...

Buddha Eden Garden in Portugal

The Buddha Eden Garden, is categorized as “wine tourism” and is located on the Quinta dos Loridos wine estate, about a 15-minute drive from Óbidos, Portugal in Bombarral. The Quinta is...

Monsaraz, Portugal: A Medieval Village in the Alentejo

Monsaraz is a tiny medieval hilltop village located close to the border with Spain. It's located in the eastern Alentejo region of Portugal and overlooks the Alqueva Lake with vast and...