By Gregorio | April 30, 2011 at 12:25 pm | One comment
In Lisbon, there is no shortage of vantage points for awesome views of the city and River Tagus. There’s no better way to appreciate Lisbon than to sit in a café, leisurely sipping a beverage and nibbling on petiscos, while taking in the splendor of the vistas. And, one of...
Posted in: Day Life, Lisbon
By Gregorio | April 27, 2011 at 11:19 am | No comments
A unique hotel, in a unique place for a unique experience. The Memmo Baleeira, a 4-star Design Hotel, is located in the far western Algarve, with the Costa Vicentina Natural Park on one side, and stunning deserted beaches on the...
Posted in: Algarve, Hotels
By Gregorio | April 26, 2011 at 9:55 am | No comments
Animals have taken over the world! Dogs are walking people. Donkeys are carried in carts pulled by humans. And, meerkats are rockstars. Welcome to Animaland, the theme for Fiesa 2011 Sand Sculpture Festival in the Algarve through 15...
Posted in: Algarve, Day Life
By Gregorio | April 22, 2011 at 11:53 am | No comments
Economy got you down? Budget too tight to allow for a night of fine dining? Fear not! Renowned chef Olivier comes to the rescue. Guilty by Olivier is now open in Lisbon. It is a prescription for the bailout blues...and it is sure to please your...
Posted in: Dining, Lisbon
By Victor B | April 20, 2011 at 5:30 pm | No comments
If you’re in the Algarve for holidays this Summer, there’s a rather intriguing exhibition in Vilamoura sure to pique the interest of modern art enthusiasts and ancient history aficionados alike. On the grounds of Cerro da Vila, where roman ruins are on display to the...
Posted in: Algarve, Day Life
By Victor B | April 19, 2011 at 3:52 pm | No comments
So, you’re walking around Miguel Bombarda Street in Porto, stepping in and out of art galleries, and enjoying the creativity that permeates the city. You and your friends realize that admiring art has made you ravenous. You want something simple, but you still want to be...
Posted in: Dining, Porto