Once I got my head around the many different types of Portuguese coffee, the next obvious step was learning about Portuguese cakes and pastries. After all, you can’t just order a coffee in Portugal: you need a cake to go with it as well. When it comes to Portuguese pastries and cakes, most people have […]
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So, you’re going to Portugal. Woohoo! Now, it’s time to get packing. From sunglasses to passports, there are a lot of things that you need to remember but hopefully this list will make remembering everything that little bit easier. A travel adapter Portugal uses the European two pin plug. If you are arriving from the […]
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Anyone who travels to Portugal will notice the Barcelos Rooster anywhere they step foot – especially in the country’s many tourist shops. But what is this rooster and why is it everywhere? Dig deep into the legend behind the famous rooster and what it symbolizes in the following article. The Portuguese Rooster, a national symbol […]
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An interesting fact about Portuguese names is that they are restricted to tradition, and parents are limited in how creative they can be when naming their children. Still, Portuguese is a beautiful language and many of the names sound stunning when rolling off the tongue. Here are Culture Trip’s picks for a few of the […]
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According to the 2017 Global Peace Index, Portugal is the world’s 3rd safest country. Only Iceland and New Zealand are considered safer, and neither has the weather, beaches, or low cost of living that Portugal has. To put it in a bit more perspective, the United Kingdom sits at position 41 and the United States […]
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Although bacalhau is considered to be Portugal’s national dish, the pastel de nata is its most famous. This pastry is quite simply perfection in two bites. There are other Portuguese cakes and pastries, and other great savoury Portuguese dishes, but nothing comes close to the pastel de nata. These days, you can find pastéis de […]
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Why visit Lisbon? In 2017 CNN named Lisbon one of the coolest European cities, and today that still rings true. This Portuguese capital perfectly balances old and new, filled with historical treasures and modern charms. It is a city known for its food, nightlife, colorful buildings, fado music, and friendly locals. Lisbon is also one […]
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If you’ve already visited Portugal, you might be seriously smitten and imagining yourself moving to Portugal. Or perhaps your dream of living abroad is still a seed of an idea and you haven’t decided on a country or location yet. If so, there’s a strong chance that Portugal will be a contender. After all, Portugal […]
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Travel to the Algarve beaches was going to be our chance to see the sunniest side of Portugal. Sure, we had traveled to Lisbon with kids as well as to the stunning places like the castles of Sintra and the amazing Portuguese monasteries, but spending some time as beach bums in one of the world’s […]
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Portugal is known for deep historic roots, beautiful landscapes, and warm sea breezes. The main cities of Lisbon and Porto are the most touristic places, but when you get out of the hustle and bustle, there is so much more to the little coastal country. Dotted throughout the nation are some of Portugal’s best kept […]
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