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…
In brief: With the chance to visit different sorts of museums for free in Lisbon, we dove in to these three first. A museum is not the first destination you think of during a wave…
Portuguese love their holiday lights, but are not ostentatious in these displays. Here are some charming, but restrained, Lisbon street scenes from this holiday season. We all need a little light at the end of…
Locked down on a Sunday, dark skies and pouring rain...We turned it to our advantage by preparing home-made Vietnamese spring rolls along with very tangy sauces (to taste) for dipping. Slice thin a protein source…
In Brief: We wandered the countryside near Évora, following ancient water flow along the aqueducts, exploring historic fortress towns, and cultivating local products. Évora The food was delicious on the open air deck upstairs, as…
In Brief: For all the notable highlights of the city, we were seduced more by its overall ambiance, absorbed through ambling, idling in plazas, and sipping Alentejo wine. The charm of Évora, a World Heritage…
In Brief: You feel the tug of heavenly thoughts and earthly concerns across the town of Évora. The Se, or Cathedral Evora’s imposing Cathedral sits at the center of this World Heritage city atop its…
Halfway to Spain from Lisbon, we explored some of the best Neolithic sites around – an ancient way to get stoned. It had been a long, long time since we did a tourist visit anywhere.…