If you want to be authentic and eat like a local, you should definitely go to a “Tasca”. And what is this thing that all the Portuguese people love so much? “Tascas” are known to be inexpensive, most of the times they are tiny spaces that serve home-style food in large portions at affordable prices. […]
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By Inês Andrade e Sousa Pastel de Nata or “Portuguese custard tart” is one of the most known delicacies of Portugal. It is a delicious Portuguese egg tart pastry with a history behind. The traditional Pastéis de Nata were created before the 18th century by Catholic monks at the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon. Years later,
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The Azores archipelago is known not only for its natural beauty and landscapes, but also for the natural properties and health benefits its thermal waters provide. This list will provide you with the most updated and comprehensive information of Spas with thermal water pools and natural thermal baths located in the Islands of São Miguel
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The São Bento train station in Porto has a lot of history to tell. Built in 1900, this magnificent station was named after the Benedictine monastery that occupied its space back in the 16th century. Destroyed by fire in 1789, the monastery was rebuilt but in the 19th century it was torn down to make
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Lisbon is one of the most charismatic and vibrant cities of Western Europe. Its amazing weather and affordability make it the perfect holiday destination. If you will be spending the most wonderful time of the year in the city of light, this list might be of good use to you.
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The New Year’s celebration in Madeira is centered in Funchal, where the fireworks display takes place along the city’s natural amphitheater, filling the sky with colorful lights and rumbling noises that excites spectators of all ages. According to the Guinness Book of World Records in 2006-2007, the fireworks display in the Island of Madeira was
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One of the most asked questions that we get is how do we obtain euros to spend on our vacation? In this video, Ed explains one of the methods in acquiring euros when you are in the Azores.
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Getting to the Azores There are various ways to get to the Azores from the United States. You can fly across the Atlantic to Continental Europe, and then fly back to the Azores.
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With the increasing recognition of the Azores as being a popular tourist destination, Legal Sea Foods has taken the initiative to offer its customers authentic cuisine from these culture-rich islands.
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Azores, a Top Budget Destination The Azores, has been getting a lot of good press lately, and it has been well deserved. This time, Budget Travel magazine has nominated the Portuguese Islands as one of its Top Budget Travel destinations in 2012.
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