Jose Franco Village Museum – A real family trip to a rural past in Portugal I was pleasantly surprised to learn that Margaret, in her recent trip to Portugal, visited an open air museum known as the Typical Village of Jose Franco (Aldeia Tipica Jose […]
I was totally spoiled on my recent trip to Portugal. From delicious restaurant dishes to homecooked meals made by loving family members. My food experience this year was extraordinary. Here are some of my favourites…by the way…I gained 10 pounds in 3 weeks. Crab, snails […]
Ana Luisa Carapinheiro, also known as Ana La Bella Carapinheiro, is a teacher and Portuguese author of children’s books. She was born in 1982 and lives in Espinho near Porto in Portugal. She has a graduate degree in Educational Psychology and published her first book when she was […]
Every time I am in Portugal I love to take photos of the Azulejos. You can find them everywhere…including the kitchen and bathroom in my apartment. Now it is super easy to get that look here at home with peel and stick tiles. When I […]
Atrio – Wear a Piece of History I love the history and beauty of Portugal’s ceramic (azulejo) tiles and when I saw Atrio’s jewelry collection I was overjoyed. The combination of designing jewelry made with Portugal antique tiles is unique and original. For a history on […]
Margaret in Barcelos, Portugal! The Barcelos Rooster is considered to be the unofficial symbol of Portugal. This national symbol is mostly found in its typical ceramic form or embroidered on towels and aprons. Representing justice, happiness and good-luck, its popularity is based on the legend of […]