Sardines, Brides and Basil: Saint Anthony’s Day in Lisbon
“With Saint Anthony’s Day, come the winds” our neighbor said. I just nodded in agreement like I knew what theContinue Reading
Category: Lisbon
Tasting Wines in Colares
Just up the road from Cascais and Lisbon, the oldest operating demarcated wine collective in Europe resides in Colares. We’veContinue Reading
Exploring the Southern Setúbal Peninsula
Several days ago, we took some time a short distance away from home to explore the southern Setúbal península. PortugalContinue Reading
Mafra and the National Palace
On our long weekend in Ericeira, we shot over to Mafra, 15 minutes inland. Mafra is home to the MafraContinue Reading
The Elusive Praia da Ursa
Since we’ve been back in Portugal, most of our time has been consumed by adjusting, getting settled and finishing upContinue Reading
When the Guard is Changed
Belém sits just outside of Lisbon a short train ride from Cais do Sodré station on the line to Cascais.Continue Reading
Christmas in Lisbon
We’d planned to post images of decorations across our travels of Portugal over the past month, however, we went intoContinue Reading
Yes, we have doubts.
By Melissa. The Portuguese are a people generally comfortable with the English language. About half the population is fluent andContinue Reading
Cervejaria Ramiro for lunch, Lisbon Portugal
The last time we were in Lisbon, we wanted to eat lunch at Cervejaria Ramiro and were talked into anContinue Reading
Best Portugal Food Experiences
By Melissa First off, I’d like to start by saying these choices are not happy accidents. I do copious researchContinue Reading
The Traveling Ridleys 