• Food,  Portugal

    A Evening Quest for the Best Chicken in Lisbon

    Before coming to Lisbon, I’d read that one of the favorite takeout foods in Portugal is Piri-Piri Chicken. When we travel, we frequently end up eating takeout in the evenings. Regular readers know that Mrs. TT works remotely on a US schedule, and so in Europe, that means we generally eat our weeknight dinners in while she works. My job in the evening is to feed us, and so dinnertime…

  • Portugal

    A Day Trip to Óbidos Portugal – Medievally Magical

    Óbidos Portugal is a beautifully preserved medieval village located just one hour north of Lisbon. A castle, a fortified city wall, a quaint village of small houses and cobblestone streets, churches scattered throughout. It’s everything you would expect when you think European Middle Ages. This all lends itself to what I consider an absolute essential day trip from Lisbon. Or an essential stop on any Portugal road trip itinerary. We…