Guests at Casa Arouquesa travel from around the region and the country to enjoy the renowned mouth-watering beef and traditional...
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Left the hectic pace and sunshine of Los Angeles in 2008, for the relaxed lifestyle and sunshine of the Algarve. With a passion for creating content and voracious appetite for travel, I never tire of exploring and showcasing "everything cool in Portugal."
Burel is a traditional wool product made for centuries by the residents of Serra da Estrela. Typically, the fabric is...
Merrell’s mantra for performance and style is “better, faster and more comfortable.” The American brand of outdoor clothing and footwear has become synonymous with functional and fashionable active wear. For outdoor adventurers in Portugal, there is a new Merrell mecca. The Merrell Portugal Flagship store is open on Rua do Ouro in the Baixa of Lisbon.
The Museum of Art Nouveau (Museu Arte Nova) in Aveiro is the coolest new stop on the Portugal cultural scene. The museum resides in the Casa Major Pessoa, one of the most architecturally admired buildings in the city. Building design is attributed to architects Silvia Rocha and Ernest Korrodi.
Casas do Côro is the project of area entrepreneurs Paulo and Carmen Romão. Imagine a medieval village transformed into a...
Our lovely, personable and knowledgeable guide for the trip, Silvia Aires from Turismo Centro de Portugal, set our agenda to start at the University of Coimbra. This also happens to be the highest point in the city. This hilltop positioning is no accident. Not only is height an excellent vantage point to see all of Coimbra and the River Mondego, but it is also a symbolic reference to the importance knowledge and education is placed in the heritage and pride of the Portuguese people.
At the heart of Aveiro is a river complete with gondolas (moliceiros) that evoke river travel of eras past, but provide entertainment for tourists in modern times. In the center of all this action is a hip little hotel that takes its name from the traditional boats, yet offers a modern design hotel experience.
Recently in a meeting in Porto, we asked our colleague, a prominent businessman, which is the best restaurant in the...