Argentina’s most beloved drink is Mate. I’d heard of Mate prior to our trip to Argentina, and was aware of its popularity in several other South American countries, too. But otherwise, I knew nothing about Mate,…
I’m sitting on a plane right now, flying to our next destination – Buenos Aires. But as I sit here, I can’t help but reflect on our last stop – Lisbon. With our focus now on…
A visit to Sintra Portugal is one of the most popular side trips from Lisbon. And with good reason! It’s located only 15 miles to the west. It’s very easy to reach via public transportation. And…
Wondering what it might be like to visit Lisbon Portugal? Well, you’re not alone. It’s one of Europe’s most popular destinations. I just returned from a two-month winter stay in Lisbon. And as I hoped with…
No trip to Lisbon is complete without some sort of Fado experience. Fado is the traditional music of Portugal, with origins dating back a couple of centuries in the poorer neighborhoods of Lisbon. It’s haunting, melancholic,…
I distinctly remember putting Lisbon on my must-visit list after watching Anthony Bourdain visit Portugal’s capital city in 2012. I was struck by its old-world beauty, its riverside location, and especially its food. Anthony Bourdain taught…