In brief: Two hundred years ago war left its traces in the middle of Portugal, where now domestication and natural calm prevail. Linhas de Torres - the Lines of Forts Most know that the Russian…
In brief: A river, a love story, and a community spirit flowed into our thoughts from diverse waters around Coimbra. Water is the source of life and sustenance. Near Coimbra, we encountered other diverting qualities:…
Toward the east of central Portugal, there is hidden treasure to discover amid the hills of a huge limestone-filled geological park (39,000 hectares) with the big name to match, Parque Natural das Serras de Aire…
In brief: Within a few meters walking in central Lisbon, one can turn back the time machine 2000 years, then fast forward to 800 years ago, before returning to recent times, the new city of…
In brief: It's easy to feel liberated and refreshed when the artful streets and hills of Lisbon are available. Alfama tiles The weather is improving. The mood during Portugal’s long lockdown? Well, not as much.…
In brief: We love to traipse amid greenery in the wildly diverse parks of Lisbon. Here are three nice ones we visited on Sundays and the "green thought" each prompted. Even in the worst moments…
You never know what you'll find when you turn a corner in Lisbon, perhaps a miracle man. Statue, Dr. Sousa Martins Near NOVA University Medical School, not far from the central city, we found this…
In brief: On a bright, cold day our trip near Lisbon juxtaposed a huge palace and a snug fishing village, cheering us despite the oncoming lockdown. We rode out on the last day before another…
In brief: Three dramatic historical themes filled the Palace rooms: how the republic emerged, the massive 1755 earthquake and renovation, the role of water in Lisbon. One branch of the Museum of Lisbon is housed…
In brief: A museum should offer a chance for discovery. Two "boutique" museums in Lisbon did just that for us, revealing the work of an artist and a poet. Some museums cover vast ranges of…