Portugal

dryers are too expensive thus hanging clothes becomes a colorful art form decorating balconies, shops and courtyards

There's an alley in Alhambra with photos dedicated to these women - as our guide told us, they know everything, they see everything, they report everything. They increase the property…

It's a specialty here and this chef's main claim to fame. He personally comes out to check to see if you enjoyed your serving!

there's a song with lyrics that include "heaven is a julep on the porch" - always like the lazy contentment this image conjured up for me and have to say…

this divine setting with great food was established by a beach bum ex-pat. My favorite waitress was from Ukraine - it's easy for them to get a VISA to work…

I was so tempted to buy a few of these in a shop in Tavira - they are really beautiful. But I reminded myself of everything I had unloaded to…

located on the riverfront and perfect for those days when you need a glass roughly the size of a bathtub for wine....

This guy makes bagels and claims the t-shirt is a joke - that he actually loves his job. I tend to believe him - no matter how early, he always…

That's Charley - chief "griller" at Mullens - known for its piri piri chicken and fish. He and the chef are characters - regularly canvassing the place to see if…

One street over is the main boulevard lined with cafes like A Petisqueira which served incredible ceviche...it was on the corner of the cross street to this one where I…