Everything Cool in Portugal
Who would have guessed? Just an hour north of Lisbon, in the countryside, is a beautiful managed garden intended as “a place for reconciliation.” Buddha Eden is 35 hectares (86 acres) of natural fields, lakes, manicured gardens and Buddhist statuary. The story of...
Moving around Lisbon, one can’t help but notice the massive 18th century aqueduct that runs for 19 kilometers throughout the city. Yet, what many people do not know, the aqueduct feeds into a beautifully designed reservoir known as the Mãe d’Água (Mother of...
Art galleries generally have a reputation for being minimalistic spaces, in high-traffic urban areas, frequented by bohemian art groupies and upper-end snooty collectors. Corte-Real Gallery in Paderne is the complete antithesis of that...
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...
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"...
So, you’re in Portugal, on the beach, soaking up the sun….but you’re bored. Off in the distance, not too far from shore, you see surfers riding the waves and whooping with excitement. You think, “that really looks cool; wish I had the opportunity to learn how to surf...
