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Ownever Handbags Keep the Art of Portuguese Craftsmanship Alive

Greg Boegner — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:11:05 +0000

In a luxury world increasingly dominated by scale, speed and seasonal novelty, Portuguese handbag brand Ownever is taking a decidedly different approach. Its bags are designed to last, but perhaps more importantly, so are the skills behind them. Founded by Maria Cunha and Eliana Barros, Ownever grew from a passion for Portugal’s increasingly rare savoir-faire. Across the country, generations of artisans have mastered leatherwork, weaving, porcelain, embroidery and other traditional crafts, often beginning their apprenticeships as teenagers. Today, many of […]

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José Avillez Shares Heart, Soul–and Recipes–in “My Portuguese Kitchen”

PC Staff — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:33 +0000

From the refined elegance of Belcanto (two Michelin stars) to the relaxed charm of Cantinho do Avillez, from the seaside sophistication of Maré in Cascais to the playful energy of Mini Bar, José Avillez has long been shaping the culinary landscape of Portugal. His Michelin-starred Encanto takes vegetarian cuisine to an entirely new level, while Páteo at Bairro do Avillez buzzes with the soulful flavors of traditional fare. Now, Portugal’s most acclaimed chef opens the door to something even more […]

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516 Arouca Bridge – The World’s Largest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge

Greg Boegner — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:35:28 +0000

Let’s start with the data…. The 516 Arouca Bridge in the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world: It is 516 meters long. (That’s 564 yards.) It hangs 175 meters above the Paiva River. (191 yards.) It is supported by two V-shaped structures on either end of the gorge. It takes about 10 minutes to cross while walking on 127 four meter-long “modules” of open metal mesh. The bridge took three years to build at a price of €1.7 million. […]

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