By Victor B | September 30, 2011 at 6:45 pm | No comments
In 1998, the city of Lisbon hosted the World Exposition. It reclaimed down-trodden dockland along the Tagus River, and built extraordinary contemporary structures, including the renowned Oceanarium. The architecturally-spectacular Oriente Station was erected. And the...
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By Gregorio | September 29, 2011 at 5:30 pm | No comments
Uruguayan steaks in the Algarve? Sure! Claro! Any hip foodie in the Algarve knows that for fine natural grilled beef from Uruguay, go to Gourmet Natural at the Ermitage. Yet sometimes, the popular al fresco eatery is booked solid or closed for winter months. So, to appease our...
Posted in: Algarve, Dining
By Gregorio | September 28, 2011 at 1:41 pm | No comments
On 6-9 October 2011, Pátio de Galé on the Terreiro do Paço will once again play host to Lisbon's hottest fashion event. Renowned Portuguese designers will debut their new designs for next year's Summer season.
MODALisboa Summer 2012 schedule follows. (Click designer...
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By Victor B | September 27, 2011 at 3:08 pm | No comments
Portimão in the western Algarve is quickly becoming a mecca for tourism, events and nightlife in this region of Portugal. In recent years, the city built the Algarve Autodromo for fans of motorsport. The new Aqua Portimão mall brings top shops to the city. Expanding the Praia...
Posted in: Algarve, Hotels
By Gregorio | September 25, 2011 at 1:32 pm | No comments
Can you feel the creative energy permeating the city of Lisbon? Innovative minds from the worlds of architecture, graphic design, fashion, interior design, art, package design and communication are congregating to mix, mingle, share, explore and discover at EXD’11. This...
Posted in: Events, Lisbon
By Gregorio | September 19, 2011 at 11:23 am | No comments
The image of Mona Lisa made of peanut butter and jelly? Portrait of Elizabeth Taylor made from diamonds? Frankenstein from caviar? Whether you appreciate art for the creative medium of self-expression it is...or if you think it’s just plain silly...you’ll be intrigued by the...
Posted in: Culture, Lisbon