The little beach town has changed since we first arrived–first driving through four summers ago. Praia das Maçãs, of course,…
In the valley of Galamares Looking out over the hortas and vinhas of the departed barons and princes A mist…
“You know there’s an airfield around here?” Carlos drank from his café cortado and looked at us for some kind…
Our cherry tomatoes surprised us this summer. It had stayed cool into June–not a surprise in Colares–but the days warmed…
“There’s no way we’ll get a reservation on the same day for a Saturday night in July…” These were my…
One might think that there’s nothing new to share about the most famous gelato spot in Cascais, Santini. Sure, it…
A few months ago, a friend invited us to try the latest sushi restaurant in a town (Cascais) that feels…
We’ve followed the story of Sérgio and Marta Pardal, a local father and daughter brewing team, since I took my…
Back in January, we braved the cold to a warm storefront in Alcântara for a friend’s birthday party. She was…
When people ask our favorite pastimes in Portugal, what sights not to miss, what restaurants deliver the best experience–our answers…