Tag: Portugal
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LISBON | FADO AT TASCO DO JAIME DA GRAÇA
In Lisbon there are scores of fado music shows, pretty much everywhere you look — but if you know anything about me, you’ll understand that the last thing I wanted to see was a show for tourists. So I found Tasco do Jaime da Graça. It’s now one of my Top Ten Travel Experiences. What’s…
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LISBON | PASTÉIS DE NATA
When in Lisbon, one must eat pastéis de nata. It’s a two bite tartlet filled with creamy custard, and I dare you to eat only one.
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LISBON | IGREJA DE SÃO DOMINGOS
When I walked into Igreja de Sāo Domingos, my intent was to gaze at the dazzling period details, examine the venerable statuary and artwork, take some pictures, light a candle, and be on my way. I certainly did not expect to be moved to tears. The cavernous sanctuary was ravaged—pillars charred, walls scorched, stone floor…
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LISBON | RUA AUGUSTA ARCH
As arches go, it’s quite impressive—but the real reason it’s on my Lisbon top ten list is for the breathtaking 360° panoramic view from the top.
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STYLE MOMENT | LISBON
“Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers.” -Pat Conroy (1945 – March 4, 2016)
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EYE ON DESIGN | LISBON
One day last week I decided to go to Portugal—and three days later I was in sunny Lisbon. In Lisbon, I found a city set on steep hills, which means that there are panoramic views—of terra cotta tiled rooftops and the wide River Tagus that wraps around Lisbon on its way to the Atlantic Ocean….
