Everything Cool in Portugal
In the States and UK, mom’s have been making cupcakes for their children since the 1950’s, a practice that perhaps fell out of favor as mom’s left the kitchen for the office in the 70’s and 80’s. Yet, now, we have the girls from Sex and the City to thank for the...
Who would think that one of Portugal’s most pristine beaches would be just at the foot of one of the country’s busiest communities? Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), in the Algarve near the city of Faro, is a welcome respite from other crowded, popular beaches across the...
Just north of the Arch of Triumph in the Praça do Comércio, on the popular pedestrian shopping street Rua Augusta, is a very special treat for those who appreciate modern design of the 20th century. Lisbon’s Museum of Design and Fashion (MUDE) is a unique institution...
Need to re-energize after a busy day shopping the Chiado? Want to grab a snack to take back to the office? Or, need a healthy snack to compliment your workout? Quinoa Organic Bakery near the Chiado in Lisbon the place for you to go. [caption id="attachment_344"...
Sad but true. The less-than-satisfactory global economy has taken its toll on one of the Algarve's most popular events for 2011. Following is an excerpt from the official Loulé press release: Municipality of Loulé Algarve cancels Noite Branca/White Night 2011; municipality...
Rising from the hills of Monchique in the western Algarve is a beautiful new resort called Longevity. The core vision for this hotel/condominium complex is wellness. Among the many unique elements of this one-of-a-kind resort, is the Longevity Cuisine by Olivier restaurant...
