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Mima House – Modern, Modular & Moderately Priced

Mima House – Modern, Modular & Moderately Priced

By | January 31, 2012 at 10:53 pm | No comments

You know those times when you wish your bedroom was a little larger, or that your living room had more light? Wish you could get a new apartment because you’re tired of living in the same little box? Want a home that you can afford….and offer the flexibility to change the...

Posted in: Cool Things

Guimarães – European Capital of Culture 2012

Guimarães – European Capital of Culture 2012

By | January 24, 2012 at 4:35 pm | No comments

Festivities have begun in the northern Portuguese city of Guimarães in what is expected to be a massive celebration of the arts. For 2012, Guimarães is the European Capital of Culture. Throughout the year, a multitude of events in performance, music, visual arts, design and...

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Restaurante 560 – Modern Cuisine in the Old Bairro

Restaurante 560 – Modern Cuisine in the Old Bairro

By | December 14, 2010 at 11:00 am | No comments

  Spending some time in the Bairro Alto this evening?  Before you join the crowds in the calçada streets of door-to-door bars, consider a pleasant dining experience in the quieter part of the neighborhood.  Restaurante 560, on Rua das Gáveas, is just a few steps away...

Posted in: Dining, Lisbon

Hotel Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei – A Grand Palace That’s Hip & Cool

Hotel Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei – A Grand Palace That’s Hip & Cool

By | December 1, 2010 at 1:46 pm | 2 comments

Trust Portugal Confidential on this one….the coolest new place to stay in Lisbon is Palacete Chafariz d’el Rei.  Resting on a hillside in the artistic Alfama District, this restored grand palacete (small palace) offers one of the most romantic and unique experiences in the...

Posted in: Hotels, Lisbon

A World of Art Underground – Lisbon’s Metro Stations

A World of Art Underground – Lisbon’s Metro Stations

By | November 23, 2010 at 2:13 pm | One comment

Lisbon is indeed a beautiful city choc full of traditional architecture, azulejos (tiles) murals and calçada streets.  Contemporary architecture seems to shoot up overnight, adding to the rich culture of the city.  Yet, not too many people notice the unique architecture...

Posted in: Culture, Lisbon

Serralves Museum & Gardens – Contemporary Art in the Old City

Serralves Museum & Gardens – Contemporary Art in the Old City

By | August 26, 2010 at 11:49 am | 2 comments

On first appearance, Porto is a town steeped in Portuguese history.  Yet, Porto is also home to a world-class museum of contemporary art. Opened in 1999, the Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art displays cutting-edge international art in a striking minimalist building by...

Posted in: Culture, Porto

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